bluebird

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noun
Definitions
  • Any of various North American birds of the genus Sialia in the thrush family. Their plumage is blue or blue and red.
  • Any of various African starlings of the genus Lamprotornis, family Sturnidae, having predominantly glossy blue plumage.

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Compound from English blue + English bird.

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bird

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