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oilbird
oil·bird [ óyl bùrd ] (plural oil·birds)


noun 
Definition:
 
American bird: a bird whose young have fatty flesh, formerly used as a source of oil for cooking and lighting. Native to: Central and South America.  Latin name Steatornis caripensis.
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