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beefeater.

An African bird of the genus Buphagus, which feeds on the larvae of botflies hatched under the skin of oxen, antelopes, etc.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An African bird of the genus Buphagus, which feeds on the larvae of botflies hatched under the skin of oxen, antelopes, etc.

  2. One who eats beef; a large, plump person; a well-fed servant.

    obsolete
  3. Alternative letter-case form of Beefeater.

    alt-of
  4. A kind of hat worn by women resembling the headwear of a Beefeater (Yeoman Warder).

    historical
Where this word comes from

From beef + eater.

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