birds

birds · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of *bird*; multiple warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animals with feathers, wings, and beaks.

Phrases & expressions

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    the birds and the bees — A euphemism for sex education.
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    birds of a feather flock together — People with similar interests associate with each other.
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    for the birds — Worthless or unimportant.

Related words

See also: bird, flock, wildlife
Synonyms: avians, fowl

Etymology

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