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- bird's-nest fungus/ˈbɜːdz nɛst ˈfʌŋɡəs/A type of fungus whose fruiting body resembles a small nest containing egg-like spore packets.nounLow
- bird's-nest orchid/ˌbɜːdz ˈnɛst ˈɔːkɪd/A European woodland orchid (Neottia nidus-avis) that lacks chlorophyll and obtains nutrients from decaying organic matter, resembling a cluster of bird's nest roots.nounLow
- bird's-nest soup/ˌbɜːdzˌnest ˈsuːp/A Chinese delicacy made from the solidified saliva of swiftlets (small birds), forming their nests, which are dissolved and used to create a clear, gelatinous soup.nounC1/C2
- bird-catcher tree/ˌbɜːd ˈkætʃ.ə ˌtriː/A nickname for a plant species whose sticky seeds or fruits trap small birds.nounVery Low
- bird-footed dinosaur/ˈbɜːdˌfʊtɪd ˈdaɪnəsɔː/A member of the dinosaur suborder Ornithopoda, characterized by having feet with three forward-facing toes resembling those of a bird.nounLow (C2/Technical)
- bird-nesting/ˈbɜːd ˌnɛstɪŋ/The activity of searching for birds' nests, traditionally to collect eggs, but in modern usage often for observation or photography.nounC2
- bird-voiced tree frog/ˈbɜːd ˌvɔɪst ˈtriː ˌfrɒɡ/A small North American tree frog (Hyla avivoca) known for its distinctive, bird-like call.nounVery Low
- bird-watch/ˈbɜːd wɒtʃ/To observe wild birds in their natural environment as a hobby or activity.verb-intransitiveC1
- birdbath/ˈbɜːd.bɑːθ/A shallow basin or bowl filled with water, typically placed on a pedestal in a garden or yard, for birds to drink from and bathe in.nounB2
- birdbrain/ˈbɜːd.breɪn/A person who is stupid, foolish, or lacking in intelligence.nounC1
- birdcage/ˈbɜːdkeɪdʒ/A container or enclosure, often made of wire mesh or bars, designed to house a bird, such as a canary or parrot, as a pet.nounB2
- birdcage clock/ˈbɜːdkeɪdʒ ˈklɒk/A specific type of mantel or bracket clock from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, characterized by a top-mounted dome or bell-shaped grill resembling a birdcage, which protects the bell-striking mechanism.nounLow-frequency / Niche
- birder/ˈbɜː.dər/A person who observes and identifies birds in their natural habitat as a hobby.nounB2
- birdhouse/ˈbɜːdhaʊs/A small, man-made structure for birds to nest or roost in, typically placed outdoors.nounB1
- birdie/ˈbɜː.di/A small bird; also, in golf, a score of one stroke under par on a hole.nounverbverb-transitiveB1
- birding/ˈbɜːdɪŋ/The activity or hobby of observing wild birds in their natural environment.nounC1
- birdlime/ˈbɜːdlaɪm/A sticky substance spread on twigs to trap small birds, historically used by hunters.nounverbverb-transitiveC2/Rare/Historical
- birdman/ˈbɜːd.mæn/A person, typically male, with an exceptionally strong interest in, knowledge of, or connection to birds; sometimes specifically an ornithologist.nounLow
- birds, the/ðə bɜːdz/A collective reference to birds as a natural category or phenomenon.nounA2
- birdseed/ˈbɜːdsiːd/A mixture of seeds used as food for birds, particularly those kept as pets or fed in gardens.nounMedium
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