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1. (n.) bird of paradise
any of various songbirds of the family Paradisaeidae, of New Guinea and adjacent regions, the males of which typically have elegant plumes used in mating displays.
Etymology: (1850–60)
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1. (noun) bird of paradise, poinciana, Caesalpinia gilliesii, Poinciana gilliesii
a tropical flowering shrub having bright orange or red flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana
2. (noun) bird of paradise, Strelitzia reginae
ornamental plant of tropical South Africa and South America having stalks of orange and purplish-blue flowers resembling a bird
3. (noun) bird of paradise
any of numerous brilliantly colored plumed birds of the New Guinea area
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1. bird of paradise
the name of several very beautiful birds of the genus Paradisea and allied genera, inhabiting New Guinea and the adjacent islands. The males have brilliant colors, elegant plumes, and often remarkable tail feathers
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