redbird
redbird · redbirds
Any of several unrelated American songbirds having red plumageAny of several unrelated American songbirds having red plumage.
/ˈɹɛdbəːd/
Meaning
5 senses(Canada, US)Any of several unrelated American songbirds having red plumage.
crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male
Any of several unrelated American songbirds having red plumage.
(Canada, US)Synonym of red tanager.
(Canada, US)Synonym of northern cardinal.
(slang)A capsule of secobarbital.
Any of various red cars formerly used in the New York City subway system; or a train of such cars.
Origin
From red + bird.From red + bird.
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Forms
plural: redbirdsSynonyms
11 synonymsClose in meaning
- the male is bright red with black wings and tail:scarlet tanagerPiranga olivaceafirebird
- crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male:cardinalcardinal grosbeakRichmondena CardinalisCardinalis cardinalis
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedredbird cactus