Blackbird ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Blackbird ( noun )

1. A European thrush, Turdus merula, having a black plumage and a clear, melodious song.
2. A North American thrush, Turdus migratorius, closely related to the European species and having similar plumage.
3. A black male person, especially one of dark-skinned people.

Origin:

Middle english blakburd, from blak "black" + burd "bird".

Examples:

1. The blackbird in the garden sang a beautiful song.
2. I saw a flock of blackbirds flying over the field.
3. He was often called the "blackbird" because of his dark skin.
4. The blackbird is a common sight in many gardens.
5. He heard the sweet trill of a blackbird in the distance.

(As a verb)

Blackbird ( verb )

1. A European thrush, Turdus merula, having a black plumage and a clear, melodious song.
2. A North American thrush, Turdus migratorius, closely related to the European species and having similar plumage.
3. A black male person, especially one of dark-skinned people.

Origin:

Middle english blakburd, from blak "black" + burd "bird".

Examples:

1. The blackbird in the garden sang a beautiful song.
2. I saw a flock of blackbirds flying over the field.
3. He was often called the "blackbird" because of his dark skin.
4. The blackbird is a common sight in many gardens.
5. He heard the sweet trill of a blackbird in the distance.