Bulbuls

/ˈbʊlbʊlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bulbul; multiple birds of the bulbul family.

Etymology

From Persian 'bulbul' plus English plural '-s,' creating the plural form of the songbird name.

Kelly Says

Different bulbul species have dramatically different appearances and calls—some are flashy with red undertail coverts, while others are drab, yet they're all called by the same name that evokes poetry and romance.

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