thunderbird

English

/ˈθʌndə.bɜːd/, /ˈθʌndɚ.bɝd/

noun
Definitions
  • (mythology) A mythological bird, often associated with stormy weather, especially in various indigenous North American mythologies.
  • An Australian insectivorous songbird (, formerly ), whose male is conspicuously marked with black and yellow, and has a black crescent on the breast.

Etymology

Compound from English thunder + English bird.

Origin

English

bird

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