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waterthrush

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wa·​ter·​thrush | \ ˈwȯ-tər-ˌthrəsh How to pronounce waterthrush (audio) , ˈwä-\

Definition of waterthrush

: either of two North American warblers (Seiurus noveboracensis and S. motacilla of the family Parulidae) found near fresh water (such as a stream)

Examples of waterthrush in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Louisiana waterthrushes have arrived in some breeding areas already. — Taylor Piephoff, charlotteobserver, "Keep an eye out for ruby-throated hummingbirds this weekend | Charlotte Observer," 29 Mar. 2018

First Known Use of waterthrush

1811, in the meaning defined above

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