redbreast

American  

[red-brest] / ˈrɛdˌbrɛst /

noun

1. the European robin, Erithacus rubecula.

2. the North American robin, Turdus migratorius.

3. any of various other birds, as a dowitcher or knot.

4. a freshwater sunfish, Lepomis auritus, of the eastern U.S.

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redbreast British  

/ ˈrɛdˌbrɛst /

noun

1. any of various birds having a red breast, esp the Old World robin See robin

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Etymology

Origin of redbreast

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at red ¹, breast