a kind of thrush, Hylocichla mustelina, found in wooded areas of eastern Canada.
- 1833  The Hermit Thrust . . . although perhaps inferior to the Wood Thrush, is a cheerful and melodious songster, not uncommon here.
- 1903  If you symbolize the hermit thrush by the flute, you must call the wood thrush a chime of little tinkling bells.