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phoebe

The origin and history of phoebe.

Etymology

The bird's name is imitative of its call, likely influenced by the given name Phoebe, which comes from Ancient Greek phoibe, "bright, shining one" — a title once linked to the moon goddess Selene.

Origin: Ancient Greek

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