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Blue Peter en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

From blue + Peter, likely in reference to the color of the birds. Attested from the 18th century.

Meanings

1. (US) American coot, mudhen (Fulica americana)
2. (US) American purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus)

Forms

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Blue Peters	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Blue Peter en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

See blue peter.

Meanings

1. (alt-of) Alternative letter-case form of blue peter.
   alt of blue peter

Forms

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Blue Peters	Number=Plur		lexicographic