robin

English

/ˈɹɒb.ɪn/, /ˈɹɑb.ɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of various passerine birds (about 100 species) of the families Muscicapidae, Turdidae and Petroicidae (formerly ), typically with a red breast.
  • (historical) A trimming in front of a dress.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English robynet.

Origin

Middle English

robynet

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