liver bird

English

Etymology

Possibly from Dutch lefer, "spoonbill", adopted due to the rebus this word made on the name "Liverpool".

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈlaɪvə ˌbɜːd/

Noun

liver bird (plural liver birds)

A cormorant-like bird which symbolizes the English city of Liverpool.

References

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