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And as a character, what I found very inspiring about playing Dharma, especially at that time, is that the women on television were more neurotic than they were free. And I thought, this is a rare bird and this is unique on television and I think it's really refreshing.
Jenna Elfman

Meaning of "rare bird" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RARE BIRD

rare bird  [rɛə bɜːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RARE BIRD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rare bird is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RARE BIRD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Rare Bird

Rare Bird was a progressive rock band founded in 1969. They were formed in England, but had more success in other European countries than they did at home. They are mostly remembered for the haunting, organ-based track "Sympathy". It sold one million copies globally.

Definition of rare bird in the English dictionary

The definition of rare bird in the dictionary is an unusual, uncommon, or exceptional person or thing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RARE BIRD


bellbird
ˈbɛlˌbɜːd
bird
bɜːd
blackbird
ˈblækˌbɜːd
bluebird
ˈbluːˌbɜːd
Byrd
bɜːd
cowbird
ˈkaʊˌbɜːd
early-bird
ˈɜːlɪbɜːd
firebird
ˈfaɪəˌbɜːd
hummingbird
ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd
ladybird
ˈleɪdɪˌbɜːd
lovebird
ˈlʌvˌbɜːd
lyrebird
ˈlaɪəˌbɜːd
mockingbird
ˈmɒkɪŋˌbɜːd
night-bird
ˈnaɪtˌbɜːd
snowbird
ˈsnəʊˌbɜːd
songbird
ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd
sunbird
ˈsʌnˌbɜːd
thunderbird
ˈθʌndəˌbɜːd
yardbird
ˈjɑːdˌbɜːd
yellowbird
ˈjɛləʊˌbɜːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RARE BIRD

rarae aves
rare
rare earth
rare gas
rare-earth element
rarebit
raree show
rarefaction
rarefactional
rarefactive
rarefiable
rarefication
rareficational
rarefied
rarefier
rarefies
rarefy
rarely
rareness
rareripe

WORDS THAT END LIKE RARE BIRD

a little bird
brain-fever bird
cage bird
dolly bird
early bird
elephant bird
frigate bird
game bird
get the bird
give someone the bird
gooney bird
jaybird
like a bird
old bird
rainbow bird
sea bird
secretary bird
shore bird
umbrella bird
wading bird
water bird

Synonyms and antonyms of rare bird in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «rare bird» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RARE BIRD

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

Translator English - Chinese

珍稀鸟类
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rara avis
570 millions of speakers

English

rare bird
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दुर्लभ पक्षी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الطيور النادرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

редкая птица
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ave rara
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিরল পাখি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

oiseau rare
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Burung langka
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

seltener Vogel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

珍しい鳥
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

희귀 조류
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Manuk langka
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chim quý hiếm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அரிய பறவை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुर्मिळ पक्षी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Nadir kuş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

raro uccello
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rzadki ptak
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рідкісна птиця
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pasăre rară
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σπάνιων πουλιών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rare voël
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sällsynt fågel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sjelden fugl
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rare bird

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RARE BIRD»

The term «rare bird» is regularly used and occupies the 96.843 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RARE BIRD» OVER TIME

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «RARE BIRD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word rare bird.
1
Jenna Elfman
And as a character, what I found very inspiring about playing Dharma, especially at that time, is that the women on television were more neurotic than they were free. And I thought, this is a rare bird and this is unique on television and I think it's really refreshing.
2
James D. Watson
Spotting a rare bird is never worth the bite of a cur. Once bitten by a German shepherd, I knew that I preferred cats, even if they are bird-killers. Life is long enough for more than one chance at a rare bird.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RARE BIRD»

Discover the use of rare bird in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rare bird and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Rare bird of fashion: the irreverent Iris Apfel
This book celebrates the style of fashion maverick Iris Apfel.
Eric Boman, Iris Barrel Apfel, Harold Koda, 2007
2
Rare Bird: Pursuing the Mystery of the Marbled Murrelet
Provides a close-up look at the world of an endangered seabird, describing its unique characteristics, behavior, and habitat and discussing efforts to save the rare bird from extinction.
Maria Mudd Ruth, 2005
3
Rare Bird Alert: Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers
This new book features tablature and lyrics, and Steve has added brief instructions for playing each tune.
Steve Martin, 2011
4
Rare Bird of Truth
Truth is a rare bird and she seldom settles for long. —Anon Gather ye now you bairns of the isle Eat beans and potato, be fair and virile Sleep sound in your beds and good vigil you keep For as the tea cools, what you sow you will reap!
Neal Drinnan, 2010
5
The condor: a rare bird
Talks about the life of the condors and the problems they are having surviving.
Benjamin J. Pernick, 1997
6
The Complete A**hole Dad: Random Musings of an Inappropriate ...
Author Dan Indante, co-author of the bestselling Complete A**Hole's Guide to Handling Chicks, has grown up and focused his sarcastic wit on the nearest and most innocent target?his children.
Dan Indante, 2014
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Rare Birds Day by Day
This book, however, differs markedly from the earlier volumes, in that it moves away from the traditional presentation of species in systematic order.
Steve Dudley, Tim Benton, Peter Fraser, 2010
8
Max and the Very Rare Bird
Max and the Very Rare Bird is a reinforced, library bound book in The Child's World series Meg and Max Books.
Graham Percy, 1991
9
The Adages of Erasmus
listed in the OED not under 'rare bird' but under 'rara avis,' citing Juvenal and Persius, with the first English citation dated 1607. It first appeared in Erasmus as Collectanea no 235. A rare bird was a proverbial expression for anything new and ...
Desiderius Erasmus, William Watson Barker, 2001
10
A Rare Bird: Penguin Books in Australia, 1946-96
A Rare Bird is the vivid portrayal of the dramas, the tensions, the books and the people involved in building what is today one of the largest and most successful book publishing operations in the country.
Geoffrey Dutton, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RARE BIRD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rare bird is used in the context of the following news items.
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Birdspotters in frenzy after extremely rare Hudsonian Whimbrel …
AN extremely rare bird which has only been seen a handful of times in the UK has caused mass excitement after being spotted flying on the south coast. «Express.co.uk, Jun 15»
2
Rare bird being eaten to extinction in China
BEIJING: A bird that was once one of the most abundant in Europe and Asia is being hunted to near extinction because of Chinese eating habits, according to a ... «The Star Online, Jun 15»
3
Bristol man's body tests positive for rare bird disease
Public Health England has issued a warning to bird-lovers after the body of a man from Bristol tested positive for a rare disease. Psittacosis is a bird infection ... «ITV News, Jun 15»
4
Rare Bird: India Cages Pakistani Spy Pigeon
Police in Chandigarh confirmed that the bird bore 'suspicious' markings in Urdu and a seal. It is not clear if the avian spy has been read his rights or consulted ... «Sputnik International, May 15»
5
Unique song allowed experts to confirm new, rare bird species
A rare bird known to reside up in the mountains of central China has been singled out as a completely new species because of its unique song. It is not linked to ... «The Market Business, May 15»
6
Rare egg of extinct Elephant bird to sell at auction
A rare bird egg is due to be auctioned at Sotheby's in London and it is thought it ... The egg comes from the now extinct Elephant bird, which was a flightless bird ... «BBC News, Apr 15»
7
Rare bird 'feared dead' seen in Durango
He took pictures and tracked the bird using a tag on the bird's wing. The Cortez Journal reports Carver learned that the bird is a 2-year-old male. The park listed ... «KOB.com, Apr 15»
8
Black Flamingo: Rare Bird Discovered In Cyprus Wetland
A black flamingo was spotted in the saltwater wetlands of Cyprus. Although the unusually colored birds are not unheard of, conservationists confirmed they are ... «The Inquisitr, Apr 15»
9
Huge wind farm will help not harm rare birds, says Supreme Court
In giving the go ahead for the 370MW Viking onshore wind farm on The Shetland Islands, the court rejected concerns about risk to the nesting habitat of the rare ... «Treehugger, Feb 15»
10
Rare bird found in Weston!
A purple gallinule, a common marsh bird of Florida, made a wrong landing in Weston last week. Unable to withstand the cold temperatures and find food, its final ... «Wicked Local Malden, Feb 15»

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