redbird

UK /ˈɹɛdbəːd/ US /ˈɹɛdbəːd/
noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

Any of several unrelated American songbirds having red plumage.

Then she chanced to look up and catch sight of a redbird in a tree.

2

Any of several unrelated American songbirds having red plumage.

3

Any of several unrelated American songbirds having red plumage.

4

A capsule of secobarbital.

Nearly every pharmaceutical house has its own brands, sold in tablets, solutions or brightly-colored capsules, on which its “detail men” keep doctors informed. Probably the most popular successors to Veronal are Seconal (“red birds” to the bootleg trade) and Nembutal ("yellow jackets").

5

Any of various red cars formerly used in the New York City subway system; or a train of such cars.

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