roadrunner

English

/ˈɹoʊdˌɹʌnə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • Either of two species of bird in the genus Geococcyx of the cuckoo family, native to North and Central America. They are fast runners.

Etymology

Compound from English road + English runner.

Origin

English

runner

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