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thornbill

Definitions of thornbill
  1. noun
    any of various South American hummingbirds with a sharp pointed bill
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    type of:
    hummingbird
    tiny American bird having brilliant iridescent plumage and long slender bills; wings are specialized for vibrating flight
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