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/bɜrd/
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/bɜːd/
feathered creature
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bird' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'brid,' where it referred to a young bird or chick.
Historical Evolution
'brid' transformed into the Middle English word 'bird,' and eventually became the modern English word 'bird.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'young bird or chick,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'any avian creature.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animal distinguished by feathers, wings, and a beak.
The bird flew across the sky.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a person who is fond of a particular activity or thing.
He's a night bird, always staying up late.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35