myna Meaning & Definition
What Does Myna Mean?
Myna is a noun that means any of various Asian starlings (especially genera Acridotheres and Gracula). It is also used to mean a dark brown slightly crested bird (A. tristis) of southeastern Asia with a white tail tip and wing markings and bright yellow bill and feet compare hill mynah.
Myna in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmī-nə/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | mynah, myna bird and mina |
| Plural | mynas |
| First known use | 1620 |
Myna Definition (Noun)
- any of various Asian starlings (especially genera Acridotheres and Gracula)
- a dark brown slightly crested bird (A. tristis) of southeastern Asia with a white tail tip and wing markings and bright yellow bill and feet compare hill mynah
Synonyms of Myna
Myna synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
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mynah
mynahs
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myna (plural mynas)
Words That Rhyme With Myna
Origin of Myna
Origin 1: Hindi & Urdu mainā hill mynah, from Sanskrit madana, a kind of bird
Origin 2: Borrowed from Hindi मैना (mainā) / Urdu مینا (mainā), from Sanskrit मदन (madana).
First Known Use
1620
How to Pronounce Myna
The standard pronunciation of myna is /ˈmī-nə/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (mī).
Myna: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is myna?
Myna is a noun.
What is another word for myna?
Close synonyms of myna are mynah, myna bird and mina. See the full list of myna synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of myna?
The plural of myna is mynas.