| 单词 |
parson-bird |
| 释义 |
ˈparson-bird [See parson 3.] 1. A New Zealand bird (Prosthemadera novæzelandiæ), so called from its dark plumage and white neck-feathers; also called poe-bird or tui.
1857C. Hursthouse N. Zealand I. 118 (Morris), The most common, and certainly the most facetious, individual of the ornithology is the tui (parson-bird). 1866M. A. Barker Stat. Life N. Zeal. 93 (ibid.), The tui, or parson-bird, most respectable and clerical-looking in its glossy black suit..and white wattles of very slender feathers. 2. Applied to the Rook.
1902Westm. Gaz. 7 Jan. 2/3 Entirely devoted to the glorification of our friend Mr. Rook, the parson-bird. Ibid. 14 Feb. 12/1 We have no doubt that the ‘parson birds’ will keep up the ancient tradition and celebrate their weddings to-day. |

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