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cowbird

 

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Noun cowbird has 1 sense
  1. cowbird - North American blackbird that follows cattle and lays eggs in other birds' nests
    --1 is a kind of
    New World blackbird, blackbird
    --1 is a member of Molothrus, genus Molothrus

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Cowbird

Noun:

Sense 1: A North American bird of the blackbird family, known for laying its eggs in the nests of other birds, leaving them to be raised by the host birds.
Sample Sentence: The cowbird cunningly tricked the warbler into raising its chicks, while it never bothered to build a nest of its own.
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Adjective:

Sense 1: Widely accepted or liked by many people; popular.
Sample Sentence: The cowbird population has significantly increased in recent years due to its adaptability and popularity among birdwatchers.
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Verb:

Sense 1: To intrude on or impose oneself, typically by taking advantage of others.
Sample Sentence: The opportunistic salesman would cowbird his way into customers' homes, offering products they didn't need.
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