noun
beefeater
Beefeater (noun) means an African bird that feeds on fly larvae living under the skin of animals such as cattle.
noun
1
An African bird that feeds on fly larvae living under the skin of animals such as cattle.
2
Someone who eats a lot of beef, or a large, well-fed person or servant.
3
An alternative letter-case form of Beefeater.
4
A women's hat styled to look like the ceremonial cap of a Tower of London guard.
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Etymology
Formed from beef and eater.
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What is the meaning of beefeater?
"beefeater" (noun) means an African bird that feeds on fly larvae living under the skin of animals such as cattle.
What is another word for beefeater?
Other words for "beefeater" include yeoman.
What are the different meanings of beefeater?
"beefeater" has 3 main meanings: 1. An African bird that feeds on fly larvae living under the skin of animals such as cattle; 2. Someone who eats a lot of beef, or a large, well-fed person or servant; 3. An alternative letter-case form of Beefeater.
