prothonotary warbler
noun
a wood warbler, Protonotaria citrea, of the eastern U.S., having an orange-yellow head and underparts, and bluish-gray wings and tail.
Origin of prothonotary warbler
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; so called because its coloration resembles the robes traditionally worn by prothonotaries
Words nearby prothonotary warbler
prothallium,
prothallus,
prothesis,
prothonotary,
prothonotary apostolic,
prothonotary warbler,
prothoracic gland,
prothorax,
prothrombin,
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