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n.any of a number of Old World finches (family Ploceidae) that weave elaborate domed nests of sticks, grass, etc.
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weaver finch — n. any of a number of Old World finches (family Ploceidae) that weave elaborate domed nests of sticks, grass, etc … English World dictionary
weaver finch — noun finch like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests • Syn: ↑weaver, ↑weaverbird • Hypernyms: ↑oscine, ↑oscine bird • Hyponyms: ↑baya, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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weaver — ► NOUN 1) a person who weaves fabric. 2) (also weaver bird) a finch like songbird of tropical Africa and Asia, which builds elaborately woven nests … English terms dictionary
weaver — noun 1》 a person who weaves fabric. 2》 (also weaver bird) a finch like songbird of tropical Africa and Asia, building elaborately woven nests. [Family Ploceidae: numerous species.] … English new terms dictionary
weaver — weav·er || wɪËvÉ™(r) n. one who weaves; one who produces cloth by interlacing strands or yarn; any of several species of finch like communal birds that are native to Africa and Asia and are known for the intricate nests they weave … English contemporary dictionary
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