thunderbird
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Noun — A giant, storm-bringing bird from Indigenous North American mythology, said to create thunder with its wingbeats and lightning with its eyes.
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of thunder and bird, translating names used in various Indigenous North American languages for this mythic creature.
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What does “thunderbird” mean?
The word “thunderbird” means a giant, storm-bringing bird from Indigenous North American mythology, said to create thunder with its wingbeats and lightning with its eyes. In plain terms, a legendary giant bird associated with storms in Native American folklore; also an informal name for a small Australian songbird.
How do you pronounce “thunderbird”?
“Thunderbird” is pronounced THUHN-duh-burd (/ˈθʌndɚ.bɝd/ in IPA).
How do you use “thunderbird” in a sentence?
Here is “thunderbird” used in a sentence: “Legend says the thunderbird's wings stir up storms whenever it takes flight.”
What part of speech is “thunderbird”?
“Thunderbird” is a noun.
Where does the word “thunderbird” come from?
The word “thunderbird” comes from Latin. A straightforward compound of thunder and bird, translating names used in various Indigenous North American languages for this mythic creature.
How many meanings does “thunderbird” have?
“Thunderbird” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a giant, storm-bringing bird from Indigenous North American mythology, said to create thunder with its wingbeats and lightning with its eyes.