bird of passage

noun phrase

Synonyms of bird of passage next

: a migratory bird

: a person who leads a wandering or unsettled life

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First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bird of passage was in 1633

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“Bird of passage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird%20of%20passage. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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bird of passage

: a bird that migrates

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bird of passage

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