Meaning
An estrildid finch, Amandava amandava, of India and Southeast Asia, commonly kept and bred as a cagebird.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Variant of Ahmedabad, city in Gujarat, India, from which the bird was imported to Europe.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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