'Paradisaea superba' definitions:

Definition of 'Paradisaea superba'

From: GCIDE
  • Superb \Su*perb"\, a. [F. superbe, L. superbus, fr. super over. See Super-.]
  • 1. Grand; magnificent; august; stately; as, a superb edifice; a superb colonnade. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Rich; elegant; as, superb furniture or decorations. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Showy; excellent; grand; as, a superb exhibition. [1913 Webster]
  • Superb paradise bird (Zool.), a bird of paradise (Paradisaea superba syn. Lophorina superba) having the scapulars erectile, and forming a large ornamental tuft on each shoulder, and a large gorget of brilliant feathers on the breast . The color is deep violet, or nearly black, with brilliant green reflections. The gorget is bright metallic green.
  • Superb warber. (Zool.) See Blue wren, under Wren. [1913 Webster] -- {Su*perb"ly}, adv. -- {Su*perb"ness}, n. [1913 Webster]