whitewing

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

white +‎ wing. The street sweepers were so called because of the white uniforms they used to wear.

Noun[edit]

whitewing (plural whitewings)

  1. The chaffinch.
  2. The velvet scoter.
  3. (US) A street sweeper.