ground robin

noun

1. towhee.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ground robin¹

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95

Example Sentences

Chewink: towhee, or ground-robin; to be distinguished by his loud call of “chewink” and his vigorous scratching among the leaves.

From Project Gutenberg

On account of this habit of flying low and grubbing among the leaves, it is sometimes called the ground robin.

From Project Gutenberg

The bird was not a new one, but was well known then as the ground-robin.

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