First Known Use: 14th century
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1bunting
noun bun·ting \ˈbən-tiŋ\
Definition of BUNTING
: any of various stout-billed passerine birds (families Cardinalidae and Emberizidae) of which some are grouped with the cardinal and some with the New World sparrows — compare indigo bunting, painted bunting
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Origin of BUNTING
Middle English
2bunting
noun
Definition of BUNTING
1
: a lightweight loosely woven fabric used chiefly for flags and festive decorations
2
a : flags b : decorations especially in the colors of the national flag
Origin of BUNTING
perhaps from English dialect bunt (to sift)
First Known Use: 1711
3bunting
noun
Definition of BUNTING
: an infant's hooded garment made of napped fabric
Origin of BUNTING
term of endearment in the nursery rhyme “Bye, baby bunting”
First Known Use: 1922
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BUNTING[1] Defined for Kids
1bunting
noun bun·ting \ˈbən-tiŋ\
Definition of BUNTING for Kids
: a bird similar to a sparrow in size and habits but having a stout bill
2bunting
noun
Definition of BUNTING for Kids
: flags or decorations made of a thin cloth
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