thunderbird

[ thuhn-der-burd ]

noun

1. (in the mythology of some North American Indians) a huge, eaglelike bird capable of producing thunder, lightning, and rain.

thunderbird

/ ˈθʌndəˌbɜːd /

noun

1. a legendary bird that produces thunder, lightning, and rain according to the folk belief of several North American Indian peoples

Word History and Origins

Origin of thunderbird¹

First recorded in 1820–30; thunder + bird

Example Sentences

PEGG: For most British people, the first time they get drunk is with cider—or Thunderbird pear wine.

From The Daily Beast

The program in Afghanistan is run in conjunction with the Thunderbird School of Global Management.

From The Daily Beast

Some believed every storm to be a struggle between the God of Waters and the Thunderbird.

From Project Gutenberg

Most breeders name them things like Chainlightning and Thunderbird.

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If we leave now we can get a real dinner at a Haitian place I know and then head over to the Thunderbird.

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The hunter fitted a war arrow, the string twanged, and the arrow killed a young thunderbird.

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A noise like thunder filled the air, a black shadow fell over her, and a thunderbird darted down upon her.

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