robin redbreast

noun

robin red·​breast -ˈred-ˌbrest How to pronounce robin redbreast (audio)
: robin

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There's also a shaggy dog and a robin redbreast that point her toward a key that unlocks a gate overgrown with vines, providing access to a lush, green secret garden where birdsong fills the air. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots) Robyn redbrest

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of robin redbreast was in the 15th century

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“Robin redbreast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/robin%20redbreast. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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