mavis
pronunciation
How to pronounce mavis in British English:
UK ['meɪvɪs]
How to pronounce mavis in American English:
US ['meɪvɪs]
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- Noun:
- common Old World thrush noted for its song
Word Origin
- mavis (n.)
- "song thrush," c. 1400, mavys, from Old French mauvis, of unknown origin; related to Spanish malvis. Breton milfid is a French loan word.
Example
- 1. Mavis notes how much ellen resembles ellen 's mother .
- 2. Singer mavis staples received her first grammy ever .
- 3. This is my assistant , mavis bangs .
- 4. I was still in love with mavis brown .
- 5. Mavis staples won the grammy for best americana album for " you are not alone . "