worm-eating warbler

noun

: a warbler (Helmitheros vermivorus) of the eastern U.S. of chiefly terrestrial habits that is olivaceous above and creamy below with black and buffy stripes on the crown

Word History

Etymology

worm entry 1 + eating, present participle of eat

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