warbird en · NOUN
Etymology
From war + bird.
Meanings
- (poetic) A warplane.
- (poetic) A crew member of a warplane; airman.
- (dialectal) Synonym of scarlet tanager.
- An aircraft formerly operated by the military, but now owned privately.
- Any aircraft decorated in military livery for display at airshows etc.
- A heavily-armed starship.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| warbirds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |