n. A bird of the former category Picariae, distinguished from the songbirds.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. One who or that which screeches; a screamer.
n. Specifically, in ornithology:
n. The swift, Cypselus apus. Also screamer, squealer.
n. plural The Strepitores.
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n. someone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice
Word Usage
"They were excellent hosts; and it was particularly great seeing my great-nephew, now two years old and quite possibly the loudest screecher on the face of the planet."