Meaning & use
blackbird
A common songbird native to Europe and Asia, the male of which has glossy black feathers and a yellow beak.
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A blackbird sang from the rooftop every morning just before sunrise.
In North America, the term blackbird also refers to several unrelated species with dark plumage.
A note on using this word
In the US, blackbird commonly refers to species like the red-winged blackbird, distinct from the European blackbird, a type of thrush.
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