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bananaquit
buh-NAN-uh-kwit
Bananaquit (noun) means a bananaquit is a small nectar-feeding bird, Coereba flaveola, believed to be a relative of Darwin's finches and the grassquits. Example: “A bananaquit darted between the flowers, sipping nectar as it went.”
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A bananaquit is a small nectar-feeding bird, Coereba flaveola, believed to be a relative of Darwin's finches and the grassquits.
"A bananaquit darted between the flowers, sipping nectar as it went."
"A bananaquit spent the morning sipping nectar from one flower after another."
"We spotted a bananaquit's yellow breast flash past the window."
How to use bananaquit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bananaquit is a tiny, nectar-loving bird found in warm parts of the Americas.
When to use it
It is a straightforward common name used in everyday birdwatching contexts, not just scientific writing.
Common pairings
spot a bananaquit
bananaquits at the feeder
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Etymology
The name combines banana with quit, a term for a small passerine bird.
Rhymes for bananaquit
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What does a bananaquit eat?
It is a nectar-feeding bird.
Is the bananaquit related to finches?
It is thought to be related to Darwin's finches and the grassquits, though it is classed separately as Coereba flaveola.
What does the name 'bananaquit' mean?
It combines banana with quit, a term for a small passerine bird.
What is the meaning of bananaquit?
"bananaquit" (noun) means a bananaquit is a small nectar-feeding bird, Coereba flaveola, believed to be a relative of Darwin's finches and the grassquits.
