Robin
1. Parts of Speech:
Noun
2. Definitions:
- A small, European songbird with a red breast.
- A North American migratory songbird with a rust-red breast.
- A small, brightly colored bird native to Australia and New Zealand.
- A hooded merganser, a type of duck.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈrɑbən/
- UK: /ˈrɒbɪn/
4. Origin and Usage:
The word "robin" comes from the Old French word "robinet," which means "little bird." The robin is a common bird in Europe and North America and is often associated with Christmas. In Australia and New Zealand, the term "robin" is used to refer to a different bird species, the Australasian robin.
5. Synonyms:
- Redbreast
- Robin redbreast
- Erithacus rubecula
- Turdus migratorius
- Petroica
- Hooded merganser
6. Related Words:
- Birds
- Chirp
- Wings
- Feast
- Flies
7. Example Sentences:
- The robin perched on the branch and sang a beautiful song.
- The American robin is a migratory bird that travels south for the winter.
- The New Zealand robin is a small, brightly colored bird that is endemic to the country.
- The hooded merganser, also known as the robin duck, is a small, crested duck