English Explanatory Dictionary

bluebird

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various North American birds of the genus Sialia in the thrush family. Their plumage is blue or blue and red.
  2. Any of various African starlings of the genus Lamprotornis, family Sturnidae, having predominantly glossy blue plumage.
  3. An unexpectedly profitable or large deal that comes to a salesperson with minimal effort.
adj
  1. Sunny and cloudless after a period of snowfall or rain.
  2. Sunny and cloudless generally.
noun
  1. Someone connected with Cardiff City Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.

Pronunciation

/ˈbluˌbɝd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bluebird.wav

Word forms

bluebird bluebirds more bluebird most bluebird

Etymology

From blue + bird.

Derived words

bluebird of happiness boobird eastern bluebird fairy bluebird mountain bluebird
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