Definition of Bower bird

1. Noun. A type of Australasian bird noted for building a large nest decorated with bright objects such as shells and glass. ¹

2. Noun. (figuratively) A person who collects objects for display. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Bower bird

1. An Australian bird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus or holosericeus), allied to the starling, which constructs singular bowers or playhouses of twigs and decorates them with brightcoloured objects; the satin bird. The name is also applied to other related birds of the same region, having similar habits; as, the spotted bower bird (Chalmydodera maculata), and the regent bird (Sericulus melinus). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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