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either of two North American warblers, Seirus noveboracensis or S. motacilla, usually living near streams.Also, waterthrush.[1660-70]
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Water thrush — Thrush Thrush, n. [OE. [thorn]rusche, AS. [thorn]rysce; akin to OHG. drosca, droscea, droscela, and E. throstle. Cf. {Throstle}.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) Any one of numerous species of singing birds belonging to {Turdus} and allied genera. They are noted… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Water thrush — Wa ter thrush (Zo[ o]l.) (a) A North American bird of the genus {Seiurus}, belonging to the Warbler family, especially the common species ({Seiurus Noveboracensis}). (b) The European water ousel. (b) The pied wagtail. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
water thrush — noun brownish North American warbler found near streams • Hypernyms: ↑New World warbler, ↑wood warbler • Member Holonyms: ↑Seiurus, ↑genus Seiurus * * * noun 1. : any of several No. American warblers of the genus … Useful english dictionary
water thrush — wa′ter thrush or wa′ter•thrush n. orn either of two thrushlike North American wood warblers, Seirus noveboracensis or S. motacilla, that nest near water • Etymology: 1805–15, amer … From formal English to slang
louisiana water thrush — noun Usage: usually capitalized L : a No. American water thrush (Seiurus motacilla) * * * Louisiana water thrush, a brownish warbler with a striped breast, found in wooded areas of North America, especially along small streams … Useful english dictionary
large-billed water thrush — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : louisiana water thrush … Useful english dictionary
northern water thrush — noun : a No. American water thrush (Seiurus noveboracensis) … Useful english dictionary
small-billed water thrush — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : northern water thrush … Useful english dictionary
Thrush — Thrush, n. [OE. [thorn]rusche, AS. [thorn]rysce; akin to OHG. drosca, droscea, droscela, and E. throstle. Cf. {Throstle}.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) Any one of numerous species of singing birds belonging to {Turdus} and allied genera. They are noted for the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Thrush nightingale — Thrush Thrush, n. [OE. [thorn]rusche, AS. [thorn]rysce; akin to OHG. drosca, droscea, droscela, and E. throstle. Cf. {Throstle}.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) Any one of numerous species of singing birds belonging to {Turdus} and allied genera. They are noted… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
