liver bird

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English[edit]

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liver bird

Etymology[edit]

Possibly from Dutch lefer, "spoonbill", adopted due to the rebus this word made on the name "Liverpool".

Pronunciation[edit]

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈlaɪvə ˌbɜːd/

Noun[edit]

liver bird (plural liver birds)

A cormorant-like bird which symbolizes the English city of Liverpool.

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