byrd

/bɜːrd/ /bɜrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A person’s surname, especially in the southern United States.

“Her family has been known as Byrd for generations.”

2. verb

To sing or utter a low, humming or whistling sound, typically with the throat.

“The birds byrded in the nearby bush.”

3. verb

To utter or make a low humming or whistling sound, especially when singing.

“The choir byrded in harmony with the orchestra.”

4. noun

A type of bird, especially a wild goose.

“We saw a flock of byrds flying overhead.”

Synonyms

  • bird
  • goose

Antonyms

  • mammal