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bird of paradise Definition


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bird of paradise
noun birds of paradise
    1. Any of various stout-billed brilliantly coloured birds, native to New Guinea and Australia, the male of which has elaborate tail plumes that form a fan over its back during its elaborate courtship displays.
    2. The bird of paradise flower.
Etymology: 17c.



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