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Noun — A common European songbird (Turdus merula) with all-black plumage in the male and a yellow-orange beak.

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a blackbird sang red-winged blackbird

Etymology

From Middle English blakebird, a plain combination of black and bird.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blackbird” mean?

The word “blackbird” means a common European songbird (Turdus merula) with all-black plumage in the male and a yellow-orange beak. In plain terms, a common songbird known for its dark feathers.

How do you pronounce “blackbird”?

“Blackbird” is pronounced BLAKBUHD (/ˈblækˌbɚd/ in IPA).

How do you use “blackbird” in a sentence?

Here is “blackbird” used in a sentence: “A blackbird sang from the rooftop every morning.”

What part of speech is “blackbird”?

“Blackbird” is a noun.

Where does the word “blackbird” come from?

The word “blackbird” comes from Middle English. From Middle English blakebird, a plain combination of black and bird.

How many meanings does “blackbird” have?

“Blackbird” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a common European songbird (Turdus merula) with all-black plumage in the male and a yellow-orange beak.

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