mavis Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun common Old World thrush noted for its song
    song thrush; Turdus philomelos; throstle.

WordNet

Ma"vis noun
Etymology
F. mauvis, Arm. milvid, milfid, milc'hhouid, Corn. melhuez.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) The European throstle or song thrush (Turdus musicus).

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