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pewee

noun pe·wee \ˈpē-(ˌ)wē\

Definition of PEWEE

:  any of various small largely gray or olive-colored American flycatchers (genus Contopus)
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Origin of PEWEE

imitative
First Known Use: 1796

Rhymes with PEWEE

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PEWEE Defined for Kids

pewee

noun pe·wee \ˈpē-ˌwē\

Definition of PEWEE for Kids

:  a small grayish or greenish brown bird that eats flying insects

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