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mockingbird

/mɒkɪŋˈbɜːrd/ noun · British & US
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What does mockingbird mean?

noun

A bird that mimics the songs of other birds, often considered a symbol of the American South. In literature, a term used to describe a person who speaks out against injustice.

Example

"The mockingbird perched on the windowsill, singing a sweet melody."

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