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单词 fody
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Definition of fody in English:

fody

nounPlural fodies ˈfəʊdiˈfōdē
  • A songbird of the weaver family occurring in Madagascar and islands in the Indian Ocean, the male of which typically has mainly red plumage.

    福迪雀

    Genus Foudia, family Ploceidae: several species

    Example sentencesExamples
    • When adult terns are disturbed, the fody tips the egg from its branch onto the ground to smash it and then eats it.
    • The native fodies may also face competition from the Madagascar fody, which has been introduced to Mauritius.
    • This could provide a major, sustainable, contribution to the conservation of the fody and other highly endangered Mauritian birds.
    • Whilst the fodies have attracted much conservation and research effort, the blue pigeons have not.
    • Glad you saw the fodies, they have since your visit been captive breeding them and released 8 birds just prior to Xmas on Ile Aux Aigrette!

Origin

A local word.

Definition of fody in US English:

fody

nounˈfōdē
  • A songbird of the weaver family occurring in Madagascar and islands in the Indian Ocean, the male of which typically has mainly red plumage.

    福迪雀

    Genus Foudia, family Ploceidae: several species

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Glad you saw the fodies, they have since your visit been captive breeding them and released 8 birds just prior to Xmas on Ile Aux Aigrette!
    • Whilst the fodies have attracted much conservation and research effort, the blue pigeons have not.
    • The native fodies may also face competition from the Madagascar fody, which has been introduced to Mauritius.
    • This could provide a major, sustainable, contribution to the conservation of the fody and other highly endangered Mauritian birds.
    • When adult terns are disturbed, the fody tips the egg from its branch onto the ground to smash it and then eats it.

Origin

A local word.

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