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ovenbird

ov·en·bird [ úvvən bùrd ] (plural ov·en·birds)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. N American bird: a warbler with a shrill call that builds a dome-shaped nest on the ground. Native to: North America.  Latin name Seiurus aurocapillus.

2. S American bird: a small brown bird that builds a dome-shaped nest from clay and dried leaves. Native to: South America.  Genus Furnarius.

[Early 19th century. < the shape of the birds' nests]
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