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bird of passage
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bird of passage
n. pl. birds of passage
1. A migratory bird.
2. A person who moves from place to place frequently.

bird of passage
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a bird that migrates seasonally
2. a transient person or one who roams about
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bird of passage - someone who leads a wandering unsettled lifebird of passage - someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
traveler, traveller - a person who changes location
nomad - a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
drifter, vagrant, vagabond, floater - a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
2.bird of passage - any bird that migrates seasonally
bird - warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings


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