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bombycilla

Part of speech: Noun

Senses:

1. A genus of passerine birds in the waxwing family;
2. A specific species of bombycilla birds, characterized by their crested heads and brownish-gray plumage.

Usage:

Sense 1:

The bombycilla birds are native to North and Central America.

Sample sentence:

The bombycilla birds were spotted by birdwatchers during their migration.

Sense 2:

It is a rare sight to see a bombycilla species outside of their usual habitat.

Sample sentence:

The vibrant plumage of the bombycilla bird caught the attention of ornithologists.

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