mina

A noun referring to a tropical Asian starling, known for its ability to mimic human speech.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un oiseau tropical d'Asie de la famille des étourneaux, connu pour sa capacité à imiter la parole humaine.

1. Tropical Asian Starling B2 formal

   A type of bird from the starling family, native to tropical regions of Asia, often kept as a pet for its ability to mimic sounds.

   • The mina bird is known for its remarkable ability to imitate human speech.
   • In some cultures, the mina is considered a symbol of good luck.
   • The zoo has a large aviary for minas and other tropical starlings.

   🇫🇷Mainate

   Synonymes: minahmynamynah