warbird

English

Etymology

war +‎ bird

Noun

warbird (plural warbirds)

1. (chiefly poetic) A warplane.
2. (chiefly poetic) A crew member of a warplane; airman.
3. (dialect) Synonym of scarlet tanager
4. An aircraft formerly operated by the military, but now owned privately.
5. Any aircraft decorated in military livery for display at airshows etc.