Superb paradise bird Meaning, Definition & Usage

Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.), a bird of paradise (Paradisæa, ∨ Lophorina, superba) having the scapulars erectile, and forming a large ornamental tuft on each shoulder, and a large gorget of brilliant feathers on the breast. The color is deep violet, or nearly black, with brilliant green reflections. The gorget is bright metallic green.

Webster 1913