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kingfisher
(-fis̸h′ər)
noun
any of a family (Alcedinidae) of coraciiform birds, usually having bright coloration, a large, crested head, a large, strong beak, and a short tail: most species dive for fish
Origin: ME kyngys fyschare, lit., king's fisher
See kingfisher in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
Any of various birds of the family Alcedinidae, characteristically having a crested head, a long stout beak, a short tail, and brilliant coloration.
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