king of six

noun

The pintailed whydah, Vidua macroura.

Meanings

nounking of six (plural kings of six)

plural kings of six

  1. South AfricaThe pintailed whydah, Vidua macroura.

Origin

The birds are usually grouped with one male to six females.

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