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brownish North American warbler found near streams

1. : any of several No. American warblers of the genus Seiurus usually living in the vicinity of streams and having plumage that is olivaceous above and streaked below

2. : a European water ouzel (Cinclus cinclus)

3. dialect England : pied wagtail

either of two North American warblers, Seirus noveboracensis or S. motacilla, usually living near streams.

Also, waterthrush.

[1660-70]

water thrush noun

Either of two species of American warbler (Seiurus motacilla or S. noveboracensis) with brownish backs and striped underparts, living near water

Main Entry: ↑water

water thrush,

1. any American warbler of a group usually found close to a running stream and resembling small thrushes, such as the Louisiana water thrush and the northern water thrush.

2. a European water ouzel.