thunderbird

[ thuhn-der-burd ]

/ ˈθʌn dərˌbɜrd /

(in the mythology of some North American Indians) a huge, eaglelike bird capable of producing thunder, lightning, and rain.

Origin of thunderbird

First recorded in 1820–30; thunder + bird

PEGG: For most British people, the first time they get drunk is with cider—or Thunderbird pear wine.

My London Getaway With Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, Stars of ‘The World’s End’ |Marlow Stern |November 18, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
The program in Afghanistan is run in conjunction with the Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Risky Business for Afghan Female CEOs |Louise Roug Bokkenheuser |November 5, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
When the fisherman returned to his house, people of the village told him of the thunderbird.

Myths and Legends of Alaska |Various
Some believed every storm to be a struggle between the God of Waters and the Thunderbird.

Legends of The Kaw |Carrie de Voe

A very elaborate drill-socket; it is made of tulip wood, carved to represent the Thunderbird.

Boy Scouts Handbook |Boy Scouts of America
If we leave now we can get a real dinner at a Haitian place I know and then head over to the Thunderbird.

Makers |Cory Doctorow

thunderbird

/ (ˈθʌndəˌbɜːd) /

a legendary bird that produces thunder, lightning, and rain according to the folk belief of several North American Indian peoples