What does MYNAH mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A tropical Asian bird of the starling family, typically having dark plumage and a loud, raucous call.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmaɪnə/
• UK: /ˈmaɪnə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "mynah" originated from Hindi "mainā" and was first recorded in English in the early 18th century. It is commonly used to refer to several species of birds in the starling family, particularly those that are native to tropical Asia and Africa.

Synonyms:

• Starling
• Grackle
• Blackbird

Related Words:

• Birds
• Crows
• Raven

Example Sentences:

• The mynah birds loud and raucous call can be heard for miles.
• Mynahs are often kept as pets because of their ability to mimic human speech.
• The mynah is a common sight in tropical Asia and Africa.