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robbins

Phoneticsrob·bins

/ˈɹɑbɪnz/

Definition

n. small birds with bright orange-red feathers on their chests. You often see them in gardens, especially during the winter.

n. small insectivorous passerine birds of the genus Erithacus or Turdus, characterised by a distinctive red or orange breast.

Usage

The plural form 'robins' is used to refer to the species generally or a group of individual birds.

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