Meaning & use
Roadrunner
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A fast-running, ground-dwelling bird native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and Mexico, known for its long tail and preference for sprinting over flying.
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A roadrunner darted across the desert trail, chasing a lizard.
The roadrunner can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour on foot.
A note on using this word
Popularized worldwide by the Looney Tunes cartoon character, though the real bird rarely makes a 'meep meep' sound.
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