birdlike

[ burd-lahyk ]
/ ˈbɜrdˌlaɪk /

adjective

having the appearance or characteristics of a bird, as quickness, lightness, fragility, etc.: birdlike gestures.

Origin of birdlike

First recorded in 1580–90; bird + -like

OTHER WORDS FROM birdlike

un·bird·like, adjective

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