Waxwing Definition & Meaning

waxwing
noun
  1. brown velvety-plumaged songbirds of the northern hemisphere having crested heads and red waxy wing tips

"Waxwing" in song lyrics

See how waxwing is used in real songs:

  • "bohemien waxwing"
    AOL — AOL
  • "bohemian waxwing"
    AOL — AOL
  • "cedar waxwing"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "waxwing"

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