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/sˈætən bərd/ Listen

noun

Satin n. A silk cloth, of a thick, close texture, and overshot woof, which has a glossy surface. "Cloths of gold and satins rich of hue."

Denmark satin, a kind of lasting; a stout worsted stuff, woven with a satin twill, used for women's shoes.

Farmer's satin. See under Farmer.

Satin bird (Zool.), an Australian bower bird. Called also satin grackle.

Satin flower (Bot.) See Honesty, 4.

Satin spar. (Min.)

(a)

A fine fibrous variety of calcite, having a pearly luster.

(b)

A similar variety of gypsum.

Satin sparrow (Zool.), the shining flycatcher (Myiagra nitida) of Tasmania and Australia. The upper surface of the male is rich blackish green with a metallic luster.

Satin stone, satin spar.

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Etymology of 'Satin bird'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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