grass-bird

noun

: any of numerous birds associated with open grassy country: such as

a

: sandpiper

especially : pectoral sandpiper

b(1)

: fernbird

(2)

: a closely related Australian bird (Megalurus gramineus)

c

: a small warbler (Sphenoeacus afer) of southern Africa

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