Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A book-name of birds of Swainson's genus Gryllivora, as G. gryllivora, the long-tailed locust-eater; a dayal. See Copsichus, Lalage.
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Examples
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Swartboy, with a pleased look; for Swartboy was a regular locust-eater, as fond of them as either eagle or kite, -- ay, as the "springhaan-vogel" itself.
The Bush Boys History and Adventures of a Cape Farmer and his Family Mayne Reid 1850
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Swartboy, with a pleased look; for Swartboy was a regular locust-eater, as fond of them as either eagle or kite, -- aye, as the "springhaan-vogel" itself.
Popular Adventure Tales Mayne Reid 1850
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