noun
a common shrike of southeastern United States having black bands around the eyes
• Syn: ↑Lanius lucovicianus
• Hypernyms: ↑shrike
• Member Holonyms: ↑Lanius, ↑genus Lanius
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noun : a shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) of the southeastern United States
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a common, North American shrike, Lanius ludovicianus, gray above and white below with black wings, tail, and facial mask.
[1805-15, Amer.]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.