Definition

Noun 1. Tropical Asian starling: A common name for various species of starlings belonging to the family Sturnidae, native to tropical regions of Asia. These birds are often characterized by their vocal abilities and social behavior.

Usage Examples

• The minah is known for its remarkable ability to mimic human speech and other sounds.
• A flock of noisy minahs gathered in the tree outside my window.
• The hill myna, a type of minah, is highly sought after by bird enthusiasts.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in ornithology and birdwatching contexts to refer specifically to Asian starlings of the genera , , and others.
• In some regions, "minah" may be used more broadly in casual speech for similar-looking, noisy birds.

Variants and Related Words

• Myna (noun): The more common modern spelling variant of "minah".
• Mynah bird (noun phrase): A common compound form.
• Common myna () (noun phrase): A specific, widespread species often referred to simply as a "minah".

Synonyms

• Myna (n): The direct spelling variant.
• Starling (n): The broader family name, though not all starlings are called minahs.

Related Idioms or Phrases

(No common idioms specifically feature the word "minah".)

Noun

1. tropical Asian starlings