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willie wagtail

noun

Meaning

A small black-and-white Australian fantail bird, noted for constantly wagging its tail from side to side.

Example

A willie wagtail was chirping and hopping around the lawn.

Origin

From its habit of constantly wagging its tail.

Variants

willy wagtail, wagtail

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