redbreast
Americannoun
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the European robin, Erithacus rubecula.
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the North American robin, Turdus migratorius.
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any of various other birds, as a dowitcher or knot.
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a freshwater sunfish, Lepomis auritus, of the eastern U.S.
noun
Etymology
Origin of redbreast
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at red 1, breast
Example Sentences
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An official announcement will be made on Friday that Aardman is shooting Robin Robin, a family film about a baby robin redbreast that goes missing.
From The Guardian • Nov. 22, 2019
Four Mile Run, Arlington: A literal hot spot for fly-fishing, the water treatment plant here churns out warm water, where largemouth bass, carp, bluegill and redbreast sunfish will congregate.
From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2018
No more than one meal per week of warmouth and redbreast sunfish.
From Washington Times • Jul. 22, 2015
Four Holes Swamp - Eat no mudfish, largemouth bass or chain pickerel; no more than one meal per week of bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish and warmouth.
From Washington Times • Jul. 22, 2015
"I have occasionally noticed a redbreast on the hedge, seeming to look about him, but he was sure to fly away."
From Fairies Afield by Molesworth, Mrs. (Mary Louisa)
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