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Noun: shrike  shrIk
  1. Any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals

Derived forms: shrikes

Type of: oscine, oscine bird

Part of: family Laniidae, Laniidae

Encyclopedia: Shrike

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