RUBYTHROAT
\ɹˈʌbɪθɹˌə͡ʊt], \ɹˈʌbɪθɹˌəʊt], \ɹ_ˈʌ_b_ɪ_θ_ɹ_ˌəʊ_t]\
Definitions of RUBYTHROAT
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Any one of numerous species of humming birds belonging to Trochilus, Calypte, Stellula, and allies, in which the male has on the throat a brilliant patch of red feathers having metallic reflections; esp., the common humming bird of the Eastern United States (Trochilus colubris).
By Oddity Software
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Any one of numerous species of humming birds belonging to Trochilus, Calypte, Stellula, and allies, in which the male has on the throat a brilliant patch of red feathers having metallic reflections; esp., the common humming bird of the Eastern United States (Trochilus colubris).
By Noah Webster.
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