'Satin sparrow' definitions:

Definition of 'Satin sparrow'

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  • Satin \Sat"in\, n. [F. satin (cf. Pg. setim), fr. It. setino, from seta silk, L. saeta, seta, a thick, stiff hair, a bristle; or possibly ultimately of Chinese origin; cf. Chin. sz-t["u]n, sz-twan. Cf. Sateen.] A silk cloth, of a thick, close texture, and overshot woof, which has a glossy surface. [1913 Webster]
  • Cloths of gold and satins rich of hue. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
  • Denmark satin, a kind of lasting; a stout worsted stuff, woven with a satin twill, used for women's shoes.
  • Farmer's satin. See under Farmer.
  • Satin bird (Zool.), an Australian bower bird. Called also satin grackle.
  • Satin flower (Bot.) See Honesty, 4.
  • Satin spar. (Min.) (a) A fine fibrous variety of calcite, having a pearly luster. (b) A similar variety of gypsum.
  • Satin sparrow (Zool.), the shining flycatcher ({Myiagra nitida}) of Tasmania and Australia. The upper surface of the male is rich blackish green with a metallic luster.
  • Satin stone, satin spar. [1913 Webster]