Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Any bird of the genus Gymnorhina, of which there are several Australian species.
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Examples
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Suddenly there is heard the single cry of the bell-bird, just like the ringing of a glass bell; while far off in the bush you could hear the note of the Australian magpie or piping-crow, not unlike that of a silver flute, clear, soft, and musical.
A Boy's Voyage Round the World Samuel Smiles 1858
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The piping-crow is, indeed, a clever bird, imitating with wonderful accuracy the cries of other birds; and when tamed it is exceedingly amusing, readily learning to whistle tunes, which it does extremely well.
A Boy's Voyage Round the World Samuel Smiles 1858
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Now we stalk a solitary piping-crow from tree to tree; but no sooner do you get near enough to take a pot shot at him than he pipes his note, and is off.
A Boy's Voyage Round the World Samuel Smiles 1858
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All is quiet; there is nothing to be heard but the occasional note of the piping-crow, and the chatter of a passing flock of paroquets.
A Boy's Voyage Round the World Samuel Smiles 1858
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Pages 118 and 303: Piping crow changed to piping-crow.
A Boy's Voyage Round the World Samuel Smiles 1858
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