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Meaning of HANGBIRD

Pronunciation:  'hang`burd

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  eastern subspecies of northern oriole
 

HANGBIRD is a 8 letter word that starts with H.

 

 Synonyms: Baltimore bird, Baltimore oriole, firebird, Icterus galbula galbula
 
 See Also: Icterus galbula, northern oriole

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Hang"bird`\, n. (Zo["o]l)
The Baltimore oriole ({Icterus galbula}); -- so called
because its nest is suspended from the limb of a tree. See
{Baltimore oriole}.

 

 

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