birdseed


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bird·seed

 (bûrd′sēd′)
n.
Seed, often a mixture of different kinds, that is used for feeding wild or domestic birds.
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birdseed

(ˈbɜːdˌsiːd)
n
a mixture of various kinds of seeds for feeding cagebirds. Also called: canary seed
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bird•seed

(ˈbɜrdˌsid)

n.
any seed used for feeding birds.
[1830–40]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.birdseed - food given to birdsbirdseed - food given to birds; usually mixed seeds
bird feed, bird food
feed, provender - food for domestic livestock
canary seed - a mixture of seeds used to feed caged birds
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Translations

birdseed

[ˈbɜːdsiːd] N → alpiste m
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birdseed

[ˈbɜːdˌsiːd] n → becchime m
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