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Lanius collurio

Wariangle \War`i*an"gle\, n. [OE. wariangel, weryangle; cf. AS. wearg outlaw, criminal, OHG, warg, warch, Goth. wargs (in comp.), G. w["u]rgengel, i. e., destroying angel, destroyer, killer, and E. worry.] (Zo["o]l.) The red-backed shrike ( Lanius collurio); -- called also w["u]rger, worrier, and throttler. [Written also warriangle, weirangle, etc.] [Obs. or Prov. Eng.]

Lanius collurio

Flasher \Flash"er\, n.

  1. One who, or that which, flashes.

  2. A man of more appearance of wit than reality.

  3. (Zo["o]l.)

    1. A large sparoid fish of the Atlantic coast and all tropical seas ( Lobotes Surinamensis).

    2. The European red-backed shrike ( Lanius collurio); -- called also flusher.

  4. An exhibitionist[1], especially a male, who briefly exposes his private parts in a public place.