bluebird

See also: Bluebird

English

Wikispecies

Etymology

From blue +‎ bird.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbluˌbɝd/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

bluebird (plural bluebirds)

  1. Any of various North American birds of the genus Sialia in the thrush family. Their plumage is blue or blue and red.
  2. Any of various African starlings of the genus Lamprotornis, family Sturnidae, having predominantly glossy blue plumage.
  3. (business, finance) An unexpectedly profitable or large deal that comes to a salesperson with minimal effort.

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