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  1. 1. n. The cow blackbird (Molothrus ater), an American starling. Like the European cuckoo, it builds no nest, but lays its eggs in the nests of other birds; -- so called because frequently associated with cattle. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. North American blackbird that follows cattle and lays eggs in other birds' nests Source: wordnet
  3. 3. The cow blackbird (Molothrus ater), an American starling. Like the European cuckoo, it builds no nest, but lays its eggs in the nests of other birds; -- so called because frequently associated with cattle. Source: webster
  4. 4. The cow blackbird (Molothrus ater), an American starling. Likethe European cuckoo, it builds no nest, but lays its eggs in thenests of other birds; -- so called because frequently associated withcattle. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n:100 n. North American blackbird that follows cattle and lays eggs in other birds' nests Source: ecdict

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