/ˈɹəʊdˌɹʌnə/ · noun
Either of two species of fast-running bird in the genus Geococcyx of the cuckoo family native to North and Central America, the lesser roadrunner (Geococcyx velox) and, especially, the greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus)..
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Road runner means Either of two species of fast-running bird in the genus Geococcyx of the cuckoo family native to North and Central America, the lesser roadrunner (Geococcyx velox) and, especially, the greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus)..
Common synonyms include chaparral bird, chaparral cock, chaparral hen, paisano.
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