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1bird
noun, often attributive \ˈbərd\
Definition of BIRD
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archaic : the young of a feathered vertebrate
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: any of a class (Aves) of warm-blooded vertebrates distinguished by having the body more or less completely covered with feathers and the forelimbs modified as wings
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: a game bird
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chiefly British a : a hissing or jeering sound expressive of disapproval b : dismissal from employment
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: a thin piece of meat rolled up with stuffing and cooked
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: a man-made object (as an aircraft, rocket, or satellite) that resembles a bird especially by flying or being aloft
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: an obscene gesture of contempt made by pointing the middle finger upward while keeping the other fingers down —usually used with the —called also finger
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Origin of BIRD
Middle English brid, bird, from Old English bridd
First Known Use: before 12th century
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2bird
verb
Definition of BIRD
intransitive verb
: to observe or identify wild birds in their habitats
First Known Use of BIRD
1918
Bird
biographical name \ˈbərd\
Definition of BIRD
Larry 1956– Lawrence Joseph Bird Am. basketball player
BIRD Defined for Kids
bird
noun \ˈbərd\
Definition of BIRD for Kids
: an animal that lays eggs and has wings and a body covered with feathers
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