noun
- Plural of myna; tropical Asian birds of the starling family, often kept as pets for their ability to mimic sounds and speech.
Usage: Also spelled 'minah' or 'mynah'; Common in South and Southeast Asia
Examples
- The pet store had several mynas for sale.
- Mynas are known for their remarkable ability to imitate human speech.
- In India, mynas are common birds found in urban and rural areas.
- The mynas in the aviary entertained visitors with their vocal performances.
- Some people keep mynas as companion birds because they are intelligent and social.