snowbird

English

/ˈsnəʊbɜːd/, /ˈsnoʊbɝːd/

noun
Definitions
  • A bird, Junco hyemalis, the dark-eyed junco.
  • A bird seen primarily in the winter time.
  • The snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis).
  • A person, usually one who is retired, who travels from a cold climate to a warmer one in the winter.
  • (slang) A cocaine user.

Etymology

Compound from English snow + English bird.

Origin

English

bird

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