Flycatcher Definition & Meaning

flycatcher
noun
  1. any of a large group of small songbirds that feed on insects taken on the wing
  2. large American birds that characteristically catch insects on the wing

"Flycatcher" in song lyrics

See how flycatcher is used in real songs:

  • "great crested flycatcher"
    AOL — AOL
  • "aol flycatcher"
    AOL — AOL
  • "pine flycatcher"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "flycatcher"

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