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redbreast

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red·breast  (rdbrst)
n.
1. A bird, such as the robin, that has a red breast.
2. A freshwater sunfish (Lepomis auritus) of the eastern United States, having a reddish belly.
redbreast
Noun
a robin
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.redbreastredbreast - small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
Erithacus rubecola, Old World robin, robin, robin redbreast
thrush - songbirds characteristically having brownish upper plumage with a spotted breast
Erithacus, genus Erithacus - Old World thrushes


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A Robin Redbreast in a cage Puts all heaven in a rage.
Michael, Brother of Jerry by London, Jack View in context
A seal-skin sack, cap, and mittens, with a glimpse of scarlet at the throat, and the pretty curls tied up with a bright velvet of the same colour, completed the external adornment, making her look like a robin redbreast wintry, yet warm.
Eight Cousins by Alcott, Louisa May View in context
He's a robin redbreast an' they're th' friendliest, curiousest birds alive.
The Secret Garden by Burnett, Frances Hodgson View in context
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