noun
malia
muh-LEE-uh
Malia (noun) means a small songbird found only on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Example: “Birdwatchers travel to the highland forests to spot the elusive malia.”
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A small songbird found only on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia.
"Birdwatchers travel to the highland forests to spot the elusive malia."
How to use malia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rare tropical bird species, not a word you'll hear in everyday speech.
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Etymology
The bird's scientific name, Malia grata, gave rise to this common name.
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What does “malia” mean?
The word “malia” means a small songbird found only on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. In plain terms, a rare tropical bird species, not a word you'll hear in everyday speech.
How do you pronounce “malia”?
“Malia” is pronounced muh-LEE-uh (/məˈliː.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “malia” in a sentence?
Here is “malia” used in a sentence: “Birdwatchers travel to the highland forests to spot the elusive malia.”
What part of speech is “malia”?
“Malia” is a noun.
