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SPOON-BILL

\spˈuːnbˈɪl], \spˈuːnbˈɪl], \s_p_ˈuː_n_b_ˈɪ_l]\

Definitions of SPOON-BILL

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A wading bird of the heron family, so called from the shape of its bill, which is somewhat like a spoon.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A wading-bird of several species, so named from its long flattened bill.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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