Meaning & use
Robin
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A small songbird known for its reddish-orange breast, found across Europe and North America, though the European and American species belong to different families.
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A robin hopped across the lawn, pausing to tug at an earthworm.
Many people in Britain consider the robin's appearance a sign that winter is approaching.
A note on using this word
The European robin (Erithacus rubecula) and the American robin (Turdus migratorius) look similar but are only distantly related species.
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