shrike meaning

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shrike (noun): any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals.

Definition of shrike

  1. any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals

    Type of: oscine

    Kinds: butcherbird, loggerhead shrike, migrant shrike, bush shrike

Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in KE · 6-letter words

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