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Bird
(n.
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Definition: A warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animal distinguished by the possession of feathers, wings, a beak, and typically the ability to fly.
Examples
Yorùbá: Ẹyẹ kan fò kọjá bí wọ́n ṣe kóra jọ lábẹ́ igi náà.
English: A bird flew past as they gathered under the tree.
Cultural Context
Birds have significant symbolism in yoruba culture. For example, the vulture (igún) is associated with patience and long life.