bird colonel en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From the insignia of rank, which bears a depiction of an eagle.
Meanings
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(US, slang) A member of the United States armed forces having the rank of full colonel, as distinct from a lieutenant colonel.
This month at 47, Colonel Polich retires after 20 years of service; as a reservist and an engineer, bird colonel is about the highest peacetime rank he can achieve.
1960 July 4, “Pink Is for Learning”, in Time:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bird colonels | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
full eagle · full eagle colonel · full bird colonel · chicken colonel