Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A bird of the genus Zosterops, of which there are many species, whose leading common color-mark is a white eye-ring; a white-eye. See cut under Zosterops.

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  • noun A very small passerine bird, Zosterops lateralis, native to the Pacific.

Etymologies

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silver +‎ eye

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Examples

  • A recent study has found the little city-dwelling silvereye is singing more simply, slowly and at a higher pitch than its country cousins so its tweets can be heard above the urban drone.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

  • The auction catalog is on the website, where absentee bidders may register and pre-bid (www. silvereye.org).

    post-gazette.com - News 2010

  • Free admission. (412) 431-1810 or www. silvereye.org.

    unknown title 2009

  • Free admission. (412) 431-1810 or www. silvereye.org.

    unknown title 2009

  • Free admission. (412) 431-1810 or www. silvereye.org.

    unknown title 2009

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