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warbler

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noun/ˈwɔːblə//ˈwɔɹbləɹ/
  1. 1

    Any of various small passerine songbirds, especially of the family Sylviidae (Old World warblers) and Parulidae (New World warblers).

  2. 2

    Applied formerly to various other passerine bird families, such as the Australian Acanthizidae.obsolete

  3. 3

    One who warbles.

    • In lulling strains the feather'd warblers woo.
    • And it looked like at first she was just another pop warbler, and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” is a great record, but nothing threatening, nothing strange.
  4. 4

    A device that makes a warbling sound.

    • In electronic telephones, this ringer may be a small electronic warbler rather than a bell.
  5. 5

    A hissy fit.UKslang

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