noun
firebird
Firebird (noun) means a legendary glowing bird from folklore, said to bring both fortune and doom. Example: “The ballet tells the story of the magical firebird.”
noun
1
A legendary glowing bird from folklore, said to bring both fortune and doom.
"The ballet tells the story of the magical firebird."
2
A common name for certain brightly red or orange birds, such as the scarlet tanager.
"A firebird flashed red through the trees."
How to use firebird
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a mythical glowing bird, or a nickname for certain brightly coloured real birds.
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Etymology
A compound of fire and bird, referring to a bird's fiery red or orange colouring, or in folklore, its glowing plumage.
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What does “firebird” mean?
The word “firebird” means a legendary glowing bird from folklore, said to bring both fortune and doom. In plain terms, either a mythical glowing bird, or a nickname for certain brightly coloured real birds.
How do you use “firebird” in a sentence?
Here is “firebird” used in a sentence: “The ballet tells the story of the magical firebird.”
What part of speech is “firebird”?
“Firebird” is a noun.
How many meanings does “firebird” have?
“Firebird” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a legendary glowing bird from folklore, said to bring both fortune and doom.
