redshank
noun
- 1
Either of two species of Old World wading bird in the genus Tringa that have long red legs.
- 2
A species of moss (Ceratodon purpureus), also known as fire moss or purple horn toothed moss.
- 3
Lady's thumb or redleg (Persicaria maculosa), an herb in the buckwheat family.
- 4
A bare-legged person; one of the Scottish Highlanders, who wore kilts.
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