whitewing

noun

white·​wing ˈ(h)wīt-ˌwiŋ How to pronounce whitewing (audio)
: a person and especially a street sweeper wearing a white uniform

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On the other hand, doves and whitewings excite me only mildly. Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of whitewing was in 1898

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“Whitewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whitewing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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