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Myna

Any one of numerous species of Asiatic starlings of the genera Acridotheres, Sturnopastor, Sturnia, Gracula, and allied genera. In habits they resemble the European starlings, and like them are often caged and taught to talk. See Hill myna, under Hill, and Mino bird.

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Grackle 76% connected

One of several American blackbirds, of the family Icteridae; as, the rusty grackle (Scolecophagus Carolinus); the boat-tailed grackle (see Boat-tail)…

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Starling 76% connected

Any passerine bird belonging to Sturnus and allied genera. The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is dark brown or greenish black, with a metallic…

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Mina 92% connected

An ancient weight or denomination of money, of varying value. The Attic mina was valued at a hundred drachmas.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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