wood thrush

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a kind of thrush, Hylocichla mustelina, found in wooded areas of eastern Canada.

Quotations

1833

The Hermit Thrust . . . although perhaps inferior to the Wood Thrush, is a cheerful and melodious songster, not uncommon here.

1903

If you symbolize the hermit thrush by the flute, you must call the wood thrush a chime of little tinkling bells.