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secretary bird

noun

Definition of secretary bird

: a large long-legged bird of prey (Sagittarius serpentarius of the family Sagittariidae) of sub-Saharan Africa that feeds largely on reptiles

Illustration of secretary bird

Illustration of secretary bird

First Known Use of secretary bird

1824, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for secretary bird

probably from the resemblance of its crest to a bunch of quill pens stuck behind the ear

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