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ouzel
ousel
noun
    1. A thrush, native to Europe, N Africa and SW Asia, with dark plumage, pale silvery wings and a characteristic broad white band across its throat.
      Form: ring ouzel (also)
    2. Any of various small aquatic songbirds that inhabit fast-flowing streams; a dipper.
      Form: water ouzel (also)
    3. formerly
      A blackbird.
Etymology: Anglo-Saxon osle.



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