1. mavis - Noun
2. Mavis - Proper noun
The European throstle or song thrush (Turdus musicus).
Source: Webster's dictionaryI have heard the mavis singing Its love-song to the morn; I've seen the dew-drop clinging To the rose just newly born. Charles Jefferys
It wasn't until I started to read short stories - by people like Alice Munro, Mavis Gallant, John Updike... Eudora Welty - that I became excited about the possibilities of writing. Carol Windley
I was asked to sing with Mavis Staples on a gospel compilation called 'Oh Happy Day.' And, you know, other than being totally intimidated at the prospect of singing with Mavis, I was honored. I don't really have much of a background in gospel music. Patty Griffin
Another of his sons, by Mavis de Vere Cole, is the television director Tristan de Vere Cole noted for his contributions to TV series from the Sixties to the Eighties. Source: Internet
“In 2001 on the eve of the 21st Independence Day Trophy, I spent hours with the party’s officials, Mavis Gumbo and George Charamba, trying to convince me to declare my allegiance to the party in front of the fans at Rufaro Stadium. Source: Internet
Mr Nantuo said, however, luck eluded Mavis, who was dressed in 'maternity' gown, when the officers on duty became suspicious of her strange body language. Source: Internet