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Meaning of MYNA

Pronunciation:  'mInu

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  tropical Asian starlings
 

MYNA is a 4 letter word that starts with M.

 

 Synonyms: mina, minah, myna bird, mynah, mynah bird
 
 See Also: Acridotheres tristis, crested myna, grackle, Gracula religiosa, hill myna, Indian grackle, starling

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\My"na\, n. [See {Mino bird}.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of numerous species of Asiatic starlings of the
genera {Acridotheres}, {Sturnopastor}, {Sturnia}, {Gracula},
and allied genera. In habits they resemble the European
starlings, and like them are often caged and taught to talk.
See {Hill myna}, under {Hill}, and {Mino bird}. [Spelt also
{mynah}.]

 

 

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