Tanager Definition & Meaning

tanager
noun
  1. any of numerous New World woodland birds having brightly colored males

"Tanager" in song lyrics

See how tanager is used in real songs:

  • "western tanager"
    AOL — AOL
  • "scarlet tanager"
    AOL — AOL
  • "scarlet 20tanager"
    AOL — AOL

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