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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[1] 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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