redbreast

[ red-brest ]

noun

1. the European robin, Erithacus rubecula.
2. the North American robin, Turdus migratorius.
3. any of various other birds, as a dowitcher or knot.
4. a freshwater sunfish, Lepomis auritus, of the eastern U.S.

redbreast

/ ˈrɛdˌbrɛst /

noun

1. any of various birds having a red breast, esp the Old World robin See robin

Word History and Origins

Origin of redbreast¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; red ¹, breast

Example Sentences

“A robin redbreast in a cage / Puts all heaven in a rage,” wrote William Blake.

From The Daily Beast

So if you ever go to Robin Redbreast, girls, I think it would be just as well not to mention your school-fellows of the name.'

From Project Gutenberg

Somehow, in the pleasure and excitement of coming to Robin Redbreast, she had forgotten about the Harpers.

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The two days at Robin Redbreast passed most satisfactorily, and long before they came to an end Jacinth felt completely at home.

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Frances did not receive with rapturous delight the news of her invitation to Robin Redbreast.

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Her visit to Robin Redbreast had never come to pass, and Jacinth did not very specially regret it.

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