Definition of Redbird

1. Noun. The male is bright red with black wings and tail.

Exact synonyms: Firebird, Piranga Olivacea, Scarlet Tanager
Generic synonyms: Tanager
Group relationships: Genus Piranga, Piranga

2. Noun. Crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male.

Definition of Redbird

1. n. The cardinal bird.

Definition of Redbird

1. Noun. Any of several unrelated birds having red plumage, but especially the cardinal. ¹

2. Noun. Any of various red cars formerly used in the New York City subway system. ¹

3. Noun. A train of such cars. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Redbird

1. a bird with red plumage [n -S]

Medical Definition of Redbird

1. The cardinal bird. The summer redbird (Piranga rubra). The scarlet tanager. See Tanager. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Redbird

redbacks
redbait
redbaited
redbaiter
redbaiters
redbaiting
redbaits
redbay
redbays
redbed
redbeds
redbellies
redbelly
redberries
redberry
redbird (current term)
redbird cactus
redbird flower
redbirds
redbone
redbones
redbreast
redbreasts
redbrick
redbrick university
redbricks
redbrush
redbud
redbuds
redbug

Literary usage of Redbird

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting (1908)
"Among that number was Mr. Simon redbird, who is here to-night. ... The superintendent says that Mr. redbird is a capable, conscientious and efficient ..."

2. Report by Indians Rights Association (1908)
"Among that number was Mr. Simon redbird, who is here to-night. ... The superintendent says that Mr. redbird is a capable, conscientious and efficient ..."

3. Poems by Walter Malone (1904)
"I redbird, redbird, brave and brilliant, flitting on thy wings of flame, Tell me, redbird, shrill and startling, whence thy blood-red plumage came? ..."

4. Poems of the English Race by Raymond Macdonald Alden (1921)
"(1892) THE redbird* MADISON CAWEIN He flies with flirt and fluting— As flies a crimson star From flaming star-beds shooting— From where the roses are. ..."

5. Poems of the English Race by Raymond Macdonald Alden (1921)
"(1892) THE redbird* MADISON CAWEIN He flies with flirt and fluting— As flies a crimson star From flaming star-beds shooting— From where the roses are. ..."

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