redbird

red·bird | \ ˈred-ˌbərd

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Definition of redbird

: any of several birds (such as a cardinal or scarlet tanager) with predominantly red plumage

Examples of redbird in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Cards will struggle more against Baltimore, so RB David Johnson is the only must-start for the redbirds. — Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, "The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 2: Last-minute moves," 15 Sep. 2019 Bishop, a Parkton resident whose Redbirds include players from Hereford and students from Gilman, Calvert Hall, St. Paul’s and Friends, was the former strength and conditioning coach for the Baltimore Orioles from 1993 through 2006. — Craig Clary, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore Redbirds will host free baseball clinic in Catonsville featuring former Major League baseball players," 15 Aug. 2017

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“Redbird.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redbird. Accessed 19 January 2020.

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