noun
beefeater
Beefeater (noun) means an African bird of the genus Buphagus, which feeds on the larvae of botflies hatched under the skin of oxen, antelopes, etc.
noun
1
An African bird of the genus Buphagus, which feeds on the larvae of botflies hatched under the skin of oxen, antelopes, etc.
2
One who eats beef; a large, plump person; a well-fed servant.
3
Alternative letter-case form of Beefeater.
4
A kind of hat worn by women resembling the headwear of a Beefeater (Yeoman Warder).
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Etymology
From beef + eater.
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What is the meaning of beefeater?
"beefeater" (noun) means an African bird of the genus Buphagus, which feeds on the larvae of botflies hatched under the skin of oxen, antelopes, etc.
What are the different meanings of beefeater?
"beefeater" has 3 main meanings: 1. An African bird of the genus Buphagus, which feeds on the larvae of botflies hatched under the skin of oxen, antelopes, etc; 2. One who eats beef; a large, plump person; a well-fed servant; 3. Alternative letter-case form of Beefeater.