Associations to the word «Oscine»

Wiktionary

OSCINE, adjective. Of or pertaining to the songbirds (suborder Passeri).
OSCINE, noun. Any bird of the suborder Passeri (the songbirds), which have better vocal control than other birds.

Dictionary definition

OSCINE, noun. Passerine bird having specialized vocal apparatus.
OSCINE, adjective. Of or relating to the songbirds.

Wise words

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John Locke