bulbul
/ˈbʊlbʊl/
noun
- A small, songbird found in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, known for its melodious voice.
- We spotted a bulbul perched on the garden fence.
- A bulbul sang from the treetop at dawn.
- The bulbul's song is often described as sweet and flute-like.
- A poet or singer, especially in Persian or Urdu poetry, often compared to the nightingale.
- The old poet was called the bulbul of the court for his beautiful verses.
- In classical poetry, the bulbul represents the lover's longing.
- She sang like a bulbul, enchanting everyone in the audience.