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Meaning of "lyrebird" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LYREBIRD

lyrebird  [ˈlaɪəˌbɜːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LYREBIRD

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Lyrebird is a noun.
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WHAT DOES LYREBIRD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

lyrebird

Lyrebird

A lyrebird is either of two species of ground-dwelling Australian birds, that form the genus, Menura, and the family Menuridae. They are most notable for their superb ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment. As well as their extraordinary mimicking ability, lyrebirds are notable because of the striking beauty of the male bird's huge tail when it is fanned out in display; and also because of their courtship display. Lyrebirds have unique plumes of neutral coloured tailfeathers and are among Australia's best-known native birds.

Definition of lyrebird in the English dictionary

The definition of lyrebird in the dictionary is either of two pheasant-like Australian birds, Menura superba and M. alberti, constituting the family Menuridae: during courtship displays, the male spreads its tail into the shape of a lyre.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LYREBIRD


bellbird
ˈbɛlˌbɜːd
blackbird
ˈblækˌbɜːd
bluebird
ˈbluːˌbɜːd
bowerbird
ˈbaʊəˌbɜːd
butcherbird
ˈbʊtʃəˌbɜːd
cedarbird
ˈsiːdəˌbɜːd
cowbird
ˈkaʊˌbɜːd
dollarbird
ˈdɒləˌbɜːd
firebird
ˈfaɪəˌbɜːd
friarbird
ˈfraɪəˌbɜːd
hummingbird
ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd
ladybird
ˈleɪdɪˌbɜːd
mockingbird
ˈmɒkɪŋˌbɜːd
snowbird
ˈsnəʊˌbɜːd
songbird
ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd
sunbird
ˈsʌnˌbɜːd
tailorbird
ˈteɪləˌbɜːd
thunderbird
ˈθʌndəˌbɜːd
weaverbird
ˈwiːvəˌbɜːd
yardbird
ˈjɑːdˌbɜːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LYREBIRD

lyosorption
Lyra
lyra viol
Lyrae
lyrate
lyrated
lyrately
lyre
lyric
lyric writer
lyrical
lyrically
lyricism
lyricist
lyricize
lyricon
lyrics
lyriform
lyrism
lyrist

WORDS THAT END LIKE LYREBIRD

a little bird
axebird
bird
early bird
early-bird
fairy bluebird
get the bird
like a bird
magnificent riflebird
moosebird
mousebird
night-bird
old bird
ricebird
riflebird
seabird
snakebird
water bird
wattlebird
yellowbird

Synonyms and antonyms of lyrebird in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «lyrebird» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LYREBIRD

Find out the translation of lyrebird to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lyrebird from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lyrebird» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

琴鸟
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ave lira
570 millions of speakers

English

lyrebird
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रकार की पक्षी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

lyrebird
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Лирохвост
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lyrebird
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

lyrebird
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

oiseau-lyre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lyrebird
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

lyrebird
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コトドリ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

금조
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lyrebird
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giống cầm điểu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

lyrebird
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लिरिबर्ड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

lyrebird
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Lyrebird
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Lyrebird
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Лирохвост
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Lyrebird
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Lyrebird
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tipe voëls
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lyrebird
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Lyrebird
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lyrebird

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LYREBIRD»

The term «lyrebird» is regularly used and occupies the 67.625 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LYREBIRD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lyrebird

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LYREBIRD»

Discover the use of lyrebird in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lyrebird and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Lyrebird! a True Story
But with people came change ... This true story, retold by Jackie Kerin and beautifully illustrated by Peter Gouldthorpe, celebrates a remarkable friendship between a gardener and one of Australia's most extraordinary birds.
Jackie Kerin, 2012
2
Lyrebird Rising: Louise Hanson-Dyer of Oiseau-Lyre, 1884-1962
L'Oiseau-Lyre has been a celebrated name in music, first for elegantly produced publications of neglected early French and English composers, then as the producer of recordings by Neville Marriner, Joan Sutherland, and Janet Baker.
Jim Davidson, 1994
3
Pregnant Midwife: Father Needed (Mills & Boon Medical) ...
Single and pregnant ; she's about to be rescued!
Fiona McArthur, 2009
4
The Midwife's Little Miracle (Mills & Boon Medical) ...
Tiny baby: father needed!
Fiona McArthur, 2009
5
The Midwife's New-found Family (Mills & Boon Medical) ...
The single dad’s midwife bride When Misty saved the life of Dr Ben Moore she knew she would never forget the brooding single dad and the moment of tenderness they shared.
Fiona McArthur, 2009
6
The Life of the Lyrebird
History - Male bird - Female bird - Breeding - Tail - Song - Captivity - Locationion__
Leonard Hart Smith, 1988
7
The Lore of the Lyrebird
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Ambrose Pratt, 2011
8
Northern Lyrebird: The Contribution to Queensland's Music by ...
This book is also a significant contribution to Australia's cultural history.
Peter John Roennfeldt, 2012
9
Birds of Australia: Lyrebird, Cassowary, Black Swan, ...
Excerpt: This list is based on the Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds list, May 2002 update, with the doubtfuls omitted.
Books, LLC, Source: Wikipedia, Books Group, 2011
10
Lyrebird
Written in a style simple enough for younger children, but containing a wealth of facts, these books will aid in shaping a positive view of wildlife and the world.
Pauline Reilly, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LYREBIRD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lyrebird is used in the context of the following news items.
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Special Birds with Specialized Abilities - Evolution News & Views
... article does not speculate on what kind of mutational event led to the exceptional abilities of unrelated birds, like the mockingbird or lyrebird. «Discovery Institute, Jul 15»
2
Australian Custom Bicycle Show - part three
Lyrebird Cycles isn't on the market yet, but the concept is interesting ... the handmade tonewood, boron, flax and carbon tubes of Lyrebird ... «BikeRadar.com, Jul 15»
3
Share this story
•A delicious two course dinner for four with complimentary glass of house wine at QPAC's signature restaurant, The Lyrebird, valued at $300. «Courier Mail, Jul 15»
4
From yodelling stockmen to modern pop
The first book to explore the importance of country music in Australian society has been released by Lyrebird Press, an historic imprint owned ... «The Age, Jul 15»
5
Boy robbed by group of children at Nowra
The 12-year-old was riding his bike through Lyrebird Park about midday today (Sunday 12 July 2015), when he was approached by four boys. «NSW Police Online, Jul 15»
6
Brisbane Times Good Food Month 2015: festival director's picks
Attend a concert of Vivaldi's Four Seasons with Italy's most revered chamber music ensemble, I Musici, then dine at QPAC's Lyrebird with a ... «Good Food, Jul 15»
7
Why Do Small Birds Have Sweeter Songs?
There is at least one exception to the smaller-is-sweeter rule: Australia's pheasant-size superb lyrebird, a type of passerine, is "undoubtedly the ... «National Geographic, Jul 15»
8
Byron filmmaker needs help to save wilderness
... journeys through the forest, capturing the secretive lives of animals including the Leadbeater's Possum and the Superb Lyrebird, all of whom ... «Echonetdaily, Jun 15»
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Not just a pretty tail: The lyrebird is a superb firefighter
Victoria's forests have an unlikely fire warden: the superb lyrebird. ... The lyrebird's foraging reduces forest fuel loads, which in turn can reduce ... «The Age, Mar 15»
10
Scratching lyrebirds create forest firebreaks
"We kept seeing the fire had stopped at the margins of gullies where there was obviously lots of lyrebird activity," he says. "So we started ... «ABC Science Online, Nov 14»

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