Definition of flyway
:an established air route of migratory birds
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Some eagles don’t even leave the state in the winter for the warmer climates of the Gulf Coast region and the southern Mississippi River flyway.
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The problem is the stadium is on the Mississippi flyway, which is a big migratory path for birds going to the Gulf of Mexico and Central and South America.
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Between pro-vitamin B5, keratin proteins, as well as shea butter, olive oil, mirabelle plum oil and a blend of watermelon, lychee and edelweiss flower extracts, flyways and split ends don't stand a chance.
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First Known Use of flyway
1891
FLYWAY Defined for Kids
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Definition of flyway for Students
:a route regularly followed by migratory birds
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