Mavis (Noun)
Meaning
Common Old World thrush noted for its song.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The dark-brown plumage and melodious song of the song thrush, Mavis, are characteristic features.
- Near the farmhouse a Mavis perched on a branch of a half-bare tree, singing sweetly.
- Several different species within the Turdus genus are referred to as Mavises, including the song thrush.
- Mavises are known to generate a wide variety of sounds in their songs that may mimic other birds.
- A Mavis sat singing on a bough of fir with its bright, warm tones contrasted with the surrounding bleak landscape.