roadrunner
[rohd-ruhn-er]
- either of two large terrestrial cuckoos of the genus Geococcyx of arid regions of the western U.S., Mexico, and Central America, especially G. californianus (greater roadrunner).
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Origin of roadrunner
Also called chaparral cock.
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The Road-Runner ducked once or twice by way of refreshing his memory.
The Trail BookMary Austin
The Road-Runner balanced on his slender legs and cocked his head trailwise.
The Trail BookMary Austin
"Come," said the Road-Runner, understanding that there would be no more to the Telling.
The Trail BookMary Austin
Without a word they took hands and began to run along the trail after the Road-Runner.
The Trail BookMary Austin
"It is something none of my people ever had," said the Road-Runner.
The Trail BookMary Austin
roadrunner
- a terrestrial crested bird, Geococcyx californianus, of Central and S North America, having a streaked plumage and long tail: family Cuculidae (cuckoos)Also called: chaparral cock
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