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Redshank

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

📖 Definitions of "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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