| pewee | 1. <zoology> A common American tyrant flycatcher (Sayornis phoebe, or S. Fuscus). Synonym: pewit, and phoebe. 2. The woodcock. <zoology> Wood pewee, a bird (Contopus virens) similar to the pewee (See Pewee, 1), but of smaller size. Origin: So called from its note. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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