swordbill

sword·bill

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sawrd-bil, sohrd-]
- /ˈsɔrdˌbɪl, ˈsoʊrd-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sawrd-bil, sohrd-]
- /ˈsɔrdˌbɪl, ˈsoʊrd-/

Definitions of swordbill word

noun swordbill a South American hummingbird, Ensifera ensifera, having a slender bill that is longer than its body. 1
noun swordbill a South American hummingbird, Ensifera ensifera, having a bill as long as its body 0

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Origin of swordbill

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; sword + bill2

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Parts of speech for Swordbill

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swordbill popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

swordbill usage trend in Literature

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