sunbird

English

noun
Definitions
  • A bird belonging to any of several species in the family Nectariniidae.
  • (US) A person, usually one who is retired, who travels from a warm climate to a colder one in the summer.

Etymology

Compound from English sun + English bird.

Origin

English

bird

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