malia
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.”
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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Birdwatchers travel to the highland forests to spot the elusive _____.
Etymology
The bird's scientific name, Malia grata, gave rise to this common name.
Rhymes for malia
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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.