gunbird en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From gun + bird.
Meanings
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(slang) A military helicopter.
"A gunbird's passing right above us!" warned an edgy Pellip.
2010, Patrick Wageman, Crossing the Rubicon:The landing went unopposed, with no VC/NVA fire. The gunbirds ran around the local area looking for suitable targets and generally shot up every tree line and bushy area.
2013, John J. Gebhart, LBJ's Hired Gun:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gunbirds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |