soft-bill: Meaning and Definition of

soft-bill

Pronunciation: (sôft'bil", soft'-), [key]
— n.
  1. any of numerous birds, as thrushes or tanagers, having relatively weak bills suited for eating insects, soft-bodied animals, and fruit rather than hard seeds.
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