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单词 redbelly
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Definition of redbelly in English:

redbelly

adjective ˈrɛdbɛli
  • Chiefly in the names of animals, especially fish: having a red belly or red underparts.

noun ˈrɛdbɛli
  • 1The redbreast sunfish, Lepomis auritus.

  • 2Any of several North American minnows of the genus Phoxinus, which have red undersides, black and yellow stripes along the sides, and yellow fins; especially P. erythrogaster. Also with distinguishing word. Now rare.

  • 3Any of several dark-coloured American turtles of the genus Pseudemys (family Emydidae), typically having reddish coloration on at least the margins of the plastron; especially P. rubriventris of the eastern United States.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in John Leland (c1503–1552), poet and antiquary. From red + belly, originally after Welsh torgoch torgoch.

Definition of redbelly in US English:

redbelly

adjectiveˈrɛdbɛli
  • Chiefly in the names of animals, especially fish: having a red belly or red underparts.

nounˈrɛdbɛli
  • 1The redbreast sunfish, Lepomis auritus.

  • 2Any of several North American minnows of the genus Phoxinus, which have red undersides, black and yellow stripes along the sides, and yellow fins; especially P. erythrogaster. Also with distinguishing word. Now rare.

  • 3Any of several dark-coloured American turtles of the genus Pseudemys (family Emydidae), typically having reddish coloration on at least the margins of the plastron; especially P. rubriventris of the eastern United States.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in John Leland (c1503–1552), poet and antiquary. From red + belly, originally after Welsh torgoch torgoch.

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