redbreast
redbreast · redbreasts
Any of several unrelated birds that have a red breastAny of several unrelated birds that have a red breast.: A European robin, Erithacus rubecula.
» Why is this bird called a robin redbreast?
Почему эта птица называется "малиновка"?
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Meaning
2 sensesAny of several unrelated birds that have a red breast.
A European robin, Erithacus rubecula.
An American robin, Turdus migratorius.
More definitions
- small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
Examples
2 sentencesWhy is this bird called a robin redbreast?
ruПочему эта птица называется "малиновка"?
The redbreast robin is named so due to the red feathers covering its throat and face.
Origin
From Middle English redbreste, equivalent to red + breast.From Middle English redbreste, equivalent to red + breast.
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Forms
plural: redbreasts| Singular | redbreast |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- small Old World songbird with a reddish breast:robinrobin redbreastOld World robinErithacus rubecola
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedrobin redbreast