blackbird
黑鸟,乌鸫,乌鸫鸟,乌贼
Definitions
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- : a common European thrush, Turdus merula, the male of which is black with a yellow bill.
- : any of several American birds of the family Icteridae, having black plumage.Compare crow blackbird, red-winged blackbird, rusty blackbird.
- : any of several other unrelated birds having black plumage in either or both sexes.
- : a person, especially a Pacific Islander, who was kidnapped and sold into slavery abroad, usually in Australia.
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- : to kidnap, as in blackbirding.
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- : to engage in blackbirding.
Examples
I was in a civil rights musical at that time, Fly Blackbird, and I met Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and shook his hand.
The male blackbird resumed his perch, his inky feathers drying in the bright sun as he continued his vigil.
Today Black is a senior vice president for Blackbird Technologies, a Virginia based security contractor.
Sing Blackbird is located at Sanderstrasse 11, 12047 Berlin.
Sing Blackbird is a rare gem, one where vintage apparel, delectable dolce, and vegan food elegantly collide.
Mr. Blackbird said that Grandfather Mole didn't leave enough anglep.
After pondering over Mr. Blackbird's speech for a few moments he raised his head.
And after thanking Mr. Blackbird for his advice, he turned away and burrowed out of sight.
Then Mr. Blackbird selected a good many choice tidbits here and there, which he bolted with gusto.
Most of the feathered folk agreed that Mr. Blackbird ought not to have spokenp.