Meaning Of The Word Oscine

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What's The Definition Of Oscine?

oscine in American English
a bird of this suborder
designating or of the major suborder (Oscines) of passerine birds characterized by a highly developed syrinx, including most common perching birds
adjective: of, belonging to, or pertaining to the suborder Oscines, of the order Passeriformes, comprising the songbirds that have highly developed vocal organs
noun: an oscine bird

oscine in British English
adjective: of, relating to, or belonging to the Oscines, a suborder of passerine birds that includes most of the songbirds

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