scarlet tanager

scar·let tan·a·ger

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Definitions of scarlet tanager words

noun scarlet tanager an American tanager, Piranga olivacea, the male of which is bright red with black wings and tail during the breeding season. 1
noun scarlet tanager an E North American tanager, Piranga olivacea, the male of which has a bright red head and body with black wings and tail 0
noun scarlet tanager a songbird (Piranga olivacea) native to the U.S., the male of which has a scarlet body and black wings and tail 0

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1800-10

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