noun Download 🔗Share Either of two species of Old World wading bird in the genus Tringa that have long red legs. Examples : "While birdwatching at the coast, we spotted a pair of redshanks probing the mudflats for food with their long, red legs. " bird animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A species of moss (Ceratodon purpureus), also known as fire moss or purple horn toothed moss. Examples : "The garden path, usually covered in green moss, was instead brightened by patches of redshanks after the fire, giving it a reddish-purple hue. " plant biology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Lady's thumb or redleg (Persicaria maculosa), an herb in the buckwheat family. Examples : "The gardener carefully pulled out the redshanks growing near the vegetable patch, as they were starting to crowd out the tomatoes. " plant nature biology vegetable Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bare-legged person; one of the Scottish Highlanders, who wore kilts. Examples : "Visiting Scotland, the tourists chuckled, calling the kilted men "redshanks" as they marched in the parade. " person wear history culture nation appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
