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Noun — A songbird, often brown-speckled, from a family that includes the song thrush and the American robin.

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Etymology

From Old English þrysċe, going back to a very old Indo-European word for the bird, also seen in Latin turdus.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “thrush” mean?

The word “thrush” means a songbird, often brown-speckled, from a family that includes the song thrush and the American robin. In plain terms, either a type of songbird, or a common yeast infection.

How do you pronounce “thrush”?

“Thrush” is pronounced thruhsh (/θɹʌʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “thrush” in a sentence?

Here is “thrush” used in a sentence: “A thrush sang from the top of the hedge at dawn.”

What part of speech is “thrush”?

“Thrush” is a noun.

Where does the word “thrush” come from?

The word “thrush” comes from Latin. From Old English þrysċe, going back to a very old Indo-European word for the bird, also seen in Latin turdus.

How many meanings does “thrush” have?

“Thrush” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a songbird, often brown-speckled, from a family that includes the song thrush and the American robin.

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