# phainopepla

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A small crested passerine bird, Phainopepla nitens.

## Etymology
Ancient Greek φαίνω (phaínō, “shine”) + πέπλος (péplos, “robe”)

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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