redbird

[ red-burd ]

/ ˈrɛdˌbɜrd /

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noun

any of various birds having red plumage, especially the northern cardinal.

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If autumn is your ideal season, spice up your repertoire of "fall" vocabulary with this quiz on some warm and vivid descriptive words for the season.

Question 1 of 10

Which of the following words means “to make a crackling sound; crackle”?

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Origin of redbird

First recorded in 1660–70; red¹ + bird

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When Redbird and White Bear returned to their wickiup, the crescent moon had reached the high point of its trail across the sky.
Shaman|Robert Shea
When he reached his wickiup he called Redbird out, and they walked through the camp together.
Shaman|Robert Shea
White Bear put his hand on Redbird's belly and felt the movement of the child within her.
Shaman|Robert Shea

Even though the water of the lake was dark and muddy, Redbird was looking forward to bathing in it.
Shaman|Robert Shea
Here the water of the lake almost came up to Redbird's shoulders, but Yellow Hair's breasts were well above it.
Shaman|Robert Shea