noun
snowbird
Snowbird (noun) means a bird, Junco hyemalis, the dark-eyed junco.
noun
1
A bird, Junco hyemalis, the dark-eyed junco.
2
A migratory bird seen primarily in the winter time.
3
The snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis).
4
A person, usually one who is retired, who travels from a cold climate to a warmer one in the winter; one who overwinters elsewhere.
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Etymology
From snow + bird.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of snowbird?
"snowbird" (noun) means a bird, Junco hyemalis, the dark-eyed junco.
What are the different meanings of snowbird?
"snowbird" has 3 main meanings: 1. A bird, Junco hyemalis, the dark-eyed junco; 2. A migratory bird seen primarily in the winter time; 3. The snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis).