blue billy

noun

1. an informal name for dove prion

Word History and Origins

Origin of blue billy¹

probably from the name Billy

Example Sentences

The orchestra then played a medley of New York-themed music, including bits of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind” and “Theme from ‘New York, New York,’” the anthem made famous by Frank Sinatra, among others.

From New York Times

"You'll ride Blue," Billy Louise told him calmly "I'm going to ride Rattler myself."

From Project Gutenberg