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Meaning of yellowbird in English:

yellowbird

Pronunciation /ˈjɛlə(ʊ)bəːd/

noun

  • Any of various birds having mainly yellow plumage, especially the American goldfinch, Spinus tristis.

    summer yellowbird: see first element.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Purchas. From yellow + bird.