noun
- the European robin, Erithacus rubecula.
- the North American robin, Turdus migratorius.
- any of various other birds, as a dowitcher or knot.
- a freshwater sunfish, Lepomis auritus, of the eastern U.S.
noun
- any of various birds having a red breast, esp the Old World robinSee robin (def. 1)
early 15c., of the English robin, from red (adj.1) + breast (n.). Later of the American bird.