towhee
pronunciation
How to pronounce towhee in British English:
UK ['təʊ(h)iː; 'taʊ-]
How to pronounce towhee in American English:
US [ 'taʊhi]
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- Noun:
- any of numerous long-tailed American finches
Word Origin
- towhee (n.)
- marsh-robin, 1730, so called for the note of its cry.
Example
- 1. Common towhee of eastern north america .
- 2. Towhee of the rocky mountain region .