noun
- a tropical Asian bird of the starling family, often kept as a pet for its ability to mimic sounds and human speech
Usage: Also spelled 'myna' or 'myna bird'; Common in South and Southeast Asia
Examples
- The mynah in the pet shop could repeat several English words.
- A mynah bird requires a spacious cage and plenty of social interaction.
- The hill mynah is known for its exceptional vocal abilities.
- She taught her mynah to say 'hello' and 'goodbye'.
- Mynahs are intelligent birds that can live for many years in captivity.