Meaning of shrike in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ʃraɪk/

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  1. Noun

    shrike

    Etymology

    mid 16th century: perhaps related to Old Englishscrīc ‘thrush’ and Middle Low German schrīk‘corncrake’, of imitative origin

    Definitions

    1. any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals

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