Associations to the word «Mockingbird»

Wiktionary

MOCKINGBIRD, noun. A long-tailed American songbird of the Mimidae family, noted for its ability to mimic calls of other birds.

Dictionary definition

MOCKINGBIRD, noun. Long-tailed grey-and-white songbird of the southern United States able to mimic songs of other birds.

Wise words

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