road·run·ner (r d r n  r)n. A swift-running, crested bird (Geococcyx californianus) of southwest North America, having streaked brownish plumage and a long tail. Also called chaparral bird, chaparral cock. |
roadrunner [ˈrəʊdˌrʌnə]
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a terrestrial crested bird, Geococcyx californianus, of Central and S North America, having a streaked plumage and long tail: family Cuculidae (cuckoos) Also called chaparral cock
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| Noun | 1. |  roadrunner - speedy largely terrestrial bird found from California and Mexico to Texascuckoo - any of numerous European and North American birds having pointed wings and a long tail genus Geococcyx, Geococcyx - roadrunners |
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