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Rareredshanks
The correct spelling is redshanks.
How to pronounce redshanks
noun
Say it like: Red-sha-nks
The correct spelling is redshanks. Either of two species of Old World wading bird in the genus Tringa that have long red legs.
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Definition
noun
- 1.Either of two species of Old World wading bird in the genus Tringa that have long red legs.
- 2.A species of moss (Ceratodon purpureus), also known as fire moss or purple horn toothed moss.
- 3.Lady's thumb or redleg (Persicaria maculosa), an herb in the buckwheat family.
- 4.A bare-legged person; one of the Scottish Highlanders, who wore kilts.
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