Bulbul

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊlbʊl/

Definitions of bulbul

noun a songbird of the family Pycnonotidae, typically found in Africa and Asia, known for its melodious call

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a bulbul in the garden.

A2 The bulbul sang a beautiful song in the tree.

B1 The bulbul's melodious chirping filled the air.

B2 The bulbul is known for its distinctive call and colorful plumage.

C1 Ornithologists study the behavior of bulbul species in different habitats.

C2 The bulbul population has been steadily increasing due to conservation efforts.

Examples of bulbul in a Sentence

formal The bulbul is a type of songbird known for its melodious singing.

informal I saw a bulbul perched on the tree outside my window this morning.

slang That bulbul has the prettiest feathers I've ever seen!

figurative Her voice was like a bulbul's song, sweet and enchanting.

Grammatical Forms of bulbul

• past tense: bulbulled
• plural: bulbuls
• comparative: more bulbul
• superlative: most bulbul
• present tense: bulbuls
• future tense: will bulbul
• perfect tense: have bulbulled
• continuous tense: is bulbuling
• singular: bulbul
• positive degree: bulbul
• infinitive: to bulbul
• gerund: bulbuling
• participle: bulbuled

Origin and Evolution of bulbul

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Persian

Story behind the word: The word 'bulbul' originated from Persian, where it referred to a nightingale or a type of songbird.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bulbul' has been adopted into various languages and cultures, often used to describe different types of songbirds or nightingales. Its usage has evolved to encompass a wider range of bird species with melodious songs.