HyperDic: ricebird

English > 2 senses of the word ricebird:
NOUNanimalricebird, bobolink, reedbird, Dolichonyx oryzivorusmigratory American songbird
animalricebird, Java sparrow, Java finch, Padda oryzivorasmall finch-like Indonesian weaverbird that frequents rice fields
English > ricebird: 2 senses > noun 1, animal
Meaningmigratory American songbird.
Synonymsbobolink, reedbird, Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Member ofDolichonyx, genus Dolichonyxbobolinks
BroaderNew World oriole, American oriole, orioleAmerican songbird
Spanishbobolink
Catalanbobolink
English > ricebird: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaningsmall finch-like Indonesian weaverbird that frequents rice fields.
SynonymsJava sparrow, Java finch, Padda oryzivora
Member ofPadda, genus PaddaA genus of Ploceidae
Broaderweaver, weaverbird, weaver finchfinch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests

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