liver bird

English

Etymology

Possibly from Dutch lefer, "spoonbill", adopted due to the rebus this word made on the name "Liverpool".

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈlaɪvə ˌbɜːd/

Noun

liver bird (plural liver birds)

1. A cormorant-like bird which symbolizes the English city of Liverpool.