red-eyed vireo
[ red-ahyd ]
/ ˈrɛdˌaɪd /
noun
an American vireo, Vireo olivaceus, having olive-green and white plumage and red irises.
Also called
redeye,
preacher bird.
Origin of red-eyed vireo
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
Words nearby red-eyed vireo
red-billed quelea,
red-blooded,
red-dog,
red-eye,
red-eye gravy,
red-eyed vireo,
red-faced,
red-figure,
red-flag,
red-handed,
red-headed