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/berrd"luyk'/, adj.having the appearance or characteristics of a bird, as quickness, lightness, fragility, etc.: birdlike gestures.[1580-90; BIRD + -LIKE]
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Birdlike — Bird like , a. Resembling a bird. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
birdlike — 1. adjective a) Similar to a bird b) Similar to that of a bird; as, a birdlike song, birdlike eyes 2. adverb In a birdlike manner; as, to fly birdlike … Wiktionary
birdlike — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective : resembling or suggestive of a bird especially in alertness or in voice * * * /berrd luyk /, adj. having the appearance or characteristics of a bird, as quickness, lightness, fragility, etc.: birdlike gestures. [1580 90;… … Useful english dictionary
birdlike — [[t]bɜ͟ː(r)dlaɪk[/t]] also bird like ADJ If someone has a birdlike manner, they move or look like a bird. ...the birdlike way she darted about … English dictionary
birdlike — bird|like [ bɜrd,laık ] adjective similar to a bird in appearance, movement, or sound: a small birdlike woman … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
birdlike — UK [ˈbɜː(r)dˌlaɪk] / US [ˈbɜrdˌlaɪk] adjective similar to a bird in appearance, movement, or sound a small birdlike woman … English dictionary
Birdlike Noctule — Conservation status Near Threatened (IUCN 2.3) Scientific classification Kin … Wikipedia
birdlike — adjective see bird I … New Collegiate Dictionary
birdlike — adj. resembling a bird, similar to a bird … English contemporary dictionary
birdlike — bird·like … English syllables
