waxbill

Noun

Meaning

Any one of numerous species of finchlike birds belonging to Estrelda and allied genera, native of Asia, Africa, and Australia. The bill is large, conical, and usually red in color, resembling sealing wax. Several of the species are often kept as cage birds.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

canary finch sparrow lark weaver starling oriole siskin thrush bunting bulbul linnet goldfinch warbler songbird
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Phrases with the word

swee waxbill black-crowned waxbill black-headed waxbill black-lored waxbill black-rumped waxbill black-tailed waxbill

Close letter words and terms

Waxahachie waxathon waxberry waxbird waxcap waxcloth