Myna \My"na\, n. [See Mino bird.]
(Zo["o]l.)
Any one of numerous species of Asiatic starlings of the
genera Acridotheres, Sturnopastor, Sturnia, Gracula,
and allied genera. In habits they resemble the European
starlings, and like them are often caged and taught to talk.
See Hill myna, under Hill, and Mino bird. [Spelt also
mynah.]
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |