tui

(to̵̅o̅′ē)

noun

a greenish-blue New Zealand honeyeater (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae), with white feathers under the throat: it can mimic human speech

Origin: Maori tūī

See tui in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. tu·is

A honeyeater (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) of New Zealand, having dark plumage with white feathers on the throat. Also called parson bird.

Origin:

Origin: Maori tūī

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