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red·breast (-brest′)

noun

  1. any of several birds with a reddish breast; esp., the American robin, the European robin, or the knot
  2. ☆ a sunfish (Lepomis auritus) with an orange-red belly, found in the E U.S.

Etymology: ME redbrest, robin

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redbreast Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • robin: The lady put a tame robin redbreast under a dish on the table.
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