Honeycreeper Definition
hŭnē-krēpər
noun
Any of a family (Drepanididae) of brightly colored, insect-eating, Hawaiian passerine birds.
Webster's New World
Any of various small, slender-billed passerine birds (family Emberizidae) of tropical America that feed on nectar and fruits.
Webster's New World
Any of various finches found only in Hawaii, some of which feed on nectar and have curved bills similar to those of the mainland honeycreepers.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- Hawaiian honeycreeper
Other Word Forms of Honeycreeper
Noun
Singular:
honeycreeper
Plural:
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