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1. (n.) whydah
any of several African finches of the subfamily Viduinae (family Estrildidae), the males of which grow long central tail feathers during the breeding season.
2. whydah
any of several African weavers of the genus Euplectes, the males of which have similar long tails.
Etymology: (1775–85; alter. of widow (bird ) to make name agree with that of a town in Benin, West Africa)
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1. (noun) whydah, whidah, widow bird
mostly black African weaverbird
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