redshank

noun

  1. 1

    Either of two species of Old World wading bird in the genus Tringa that have long red legs.

  2. 2

    A species of moss (Ceratodon purpureus), also known as fire moss or purple horn toothed moss.

  3. 3

    Lady's thumb or redleg (Persicaria maculosa), an herb in the buckwheat family.

  4. 4

    A bare-legged person; one of the Scottish Highlanders, who wore kilts.

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