roadrunner
Definition
Noun: 1. A fast-running, ground-dwelling bird native to the southwestern United States and Mexico: The roadrunner is a bird known for its remarkable speed on the ground, its distinctive appearance with a long tail and crest, and its habitat in arid regions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We spotted a roadrunner darting across the desert path.
- The roadrunner is a member of the cuckoo family.
- A roadrunner can run at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour.
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Symbol: The roadrunner is often used as a symbol of the American Southwest and its desert ecosystems.
- The roadrunner is a iconic figure in the folklore of the region.
Variants and Related Words
- Greater Roadrunner (): The full scientific name for the common roadrunner species.
- Chaparral Cock: A less common colloquial name for the roadrunner.
Synonyms
- Ground Cuckoo: A descriptive term referencing its family and terrestrial habits.
- Paisano: A Spanish-derived colloquial term used in some regions, meaning "countryman" or "fellow countryman."
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Quick as a roadrunner": Used to describe someone or something that is very fast.
- The delivery driver was quick as a roadrunner, arriving in just minutes.
Noun
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speedy largely terrestrial bird found from California and Mexico to Texas
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