noun
Mavis
MAY-vihs
Mavis (noun) means an old poetic name for the song thrush. Example: “The mavis sang from the hedgerow at dawn.”
noun
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An old poetic name for the song thrush.
"The mavis sang from the hedgerow at dawn."
How to use Mavis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA literary word for the song thrush, a common European songbird; also a woman's name.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mavises
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Etymology
Coined in the late 19th century as a poetic name for the song thrush; also used independently as a female given name.
Class of 1800
Mavis joined the language around 1800.
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Synonyms
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throstle
song thrush
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What does “Mavis” mean?
The word “Mavis” means an old poetic name for the song thrush. In plain terms, a literary word for the song thrush, a common European songbird; also a woman's name.
How do you pronounce “Mavis”?
“Mavis” is pronounced MAY-vihs (/ˈmeɪvɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mavis” in a sentence?
Here is “Mavis” used in a sentence: “The mavis sang from the hedgerow at dawn.”
What part of speech is “Mavis”?
“Mavis” is a noun.
Where does the word “Mavis” come from?
The word “Mavis” dates back to around 1800. Coined in the late 19th century as a poetic name for the song thrush; also used independently as a female given name.
