hangbird

[ hang-burd ]

noun

, Older Use.

1. a bird that builds a hanging hang nest, especially the Baltimore oriole.

hangbird

/ ˈhæŋˌbɜːd /

noun

1. any bird, esp the Baltimore oriole, that builds a hanging nest

Word History and Origins

Origin of hangbird¹

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95; hang + bird

Example Sentences

The old pond seems glad to have us go, and the fire-hangbird's nest in the willer tree waves us good-bye.

From Project Gutenberg

Hangbird: The oriole, so called from its hanging nest; one of Lowell's most beloved "garden acquaintances" at Elmwood.

From Project Gutenberg

The old pond seems glad to have us go, and the fire-hangbird's nest in the willer-tree waves us good-by.

From Project Gutenberg