Definition of Redwing
1. Noun. North American blackbird with scarlet patches on the wings.
2. Noun. Small European thrush having reddish flanks.
Definition of Redwing
1. n. A European thrush (Turdus iliacus). Its under wing coverts are orange red. Called also redwinged thrush. (b) A North American passerine bird (Agelarius phœniceus) of the family Icteridæ. The male is black, with a conspicuous patch of bright red, bordered with orange, on each wing. Called also redwinged blackbird, red-winged troupial, marsh blackbird, and swamp blackbird.
Definition of Redwing
1. a European thrush [n -S]
Medical Definition of Redwing
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A European thrush (Turdus iliacus). Its under wing coverts are orange red. Called also redwinged thrush. A North American passerine bird (Agelarius phoeniceus) of the family Icteridae. The male is black, with a conspicuous patch of bright red, bordered with orange, on each wing. Called also redwinged blackbird, red-winged troupial, marsh blackbird, and swamp blackbird.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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