noun
snowbird
Snowbird (noun) means a bird, Junco hyemalis, also called the dark-eyed junco.
noun
1
A bird, Junco hyemalis, also called the dark-eyed junco.
2
A bird that migrates and is mostly seen during the winter.
3
The snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis).
4
Someone, often retired, who moves to a warmer place for the winter to escape the cold.
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Etymology
Formed from snow and bird.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of snowbird?
"snowbird" (noun) means a bird, Junco hyemalis, also called the dark-eyed junco.
What is another word for snowbird?
Other words for "snowbird" include snowflake, junco, fieldfare.
What are the different meanings of snowbird?
"snowbird" has 3 main meanings: 1. A bird, Junco hyemalis, also called the dark-eyed junco; 2. A bird that migrates and is mostly seen during the winter; 3. The snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis).
