noun
Attila
uh-TIH-luh
noun
1
A short, fringed ceremonial cape traditionally worn as part of Hungarian formal dress.
"The officer wore an ornate attila decorated with braided cord."
2
Any of several tropical flycatcher birds in the genus Attila.
"The bright-rumped attila is known for its loud, whistling call."
How to Use Attila
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOutside its use as the famous Hun king's name, "attila" refers either to a traditional Hungarian cape or a group of tropical flycatcher birds.
Word Forms
attilas plural
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