roadrunner

[ rohd-ruhn-er ]
/ ˈroʊdˌrʌn ər /

noun

either of two large terrestrial cuckoos of the genus Geococcyx of arid regions of the western U.S., Mexico, and Central America, especially G. californianus (greater roadrunner).
Also called chaparral cock.

Origin of roadrunner

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; road + runner

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British Dictionary definitions for roadrunner

roadrunner
/ (ˈrəʊdˌrʌnə) /

noun

a terrestrial crested bird, Geococcyx californianus, of Central and S North America, having a streaked plumage and long tail: family Cuculidae (cuckoos) Also called: chaparral cock