Whydah
Translation of "whydah" into Russian
whydah
NounUK
/ˈwaɪdə/
US
/ˈwaɪdə/
whydah
whydahs pl
вида
The whydah is known for its striking tail feathers.
Вида известна своими поразительными хвостовыми перьями.
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whydah
NounUK
/ˈwaɪdə/
US
/ˈwaɪdə/
A type of African songbird known for the male's long tail feathers during the breeding season.
The whydah is easily recognizable by its striking tail feathers.
A small finch-like bird, often kept as a pet, belonging to the family Viduidae.
The pet store had several colorful whydahs for sale.
whydah
AdjectiveUK
/ˈwaɪdə/
US
/ˈwaɪdə/
Relating to or characteristic of a whydah bird.
The whydah plumage is prized by collectors.
Whydah
Proper nounA historic port city in present-day Benin, formerly an important center of the Atlantic slave trade; now usually spelled Ouidah.
Many slave ships set sail from Whydah during the 18th century.