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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shrike

/ˈʃraɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does shrike mean?

noun

A bird of the family Laniidae, known for its distinctive call and habit of impaling prey on thorns or barbed wire. A shrike is a carnivorous bird that feeds on small animals and insects.

Example

"The shrike perched on a fence post, its sharp eyes scanning the ground for its next meal."

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