Associations to the word «Mavis»

Wiktionary

MAVIS, proper noun. A female given name.
MAVIS, noun. Song thrush.
MAVIS SKATE, noun. (obsolete) bottlenose skate

Dictionary definition

MAVIS, noun. Common Old World thrush noted for its song.

Wise words

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