robin
noun/ˈrɒbɪn/
/ˈrɑːbɪn/
- a small brown European bird with a red breastCultureIn Britain the robin, sometimes called robin redbreast, is strongly associated with Christmas and pictures of robins, especially in snow-covered gardens, are often used on Christmas cards.Topics Birdsc2
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- a grey American bird with a red breast, larger than a European robin see also round robin
Word Originmid 16th cent.: from Old French, pet form of the given name Robert.
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