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Definition of greater roadrunner
greater roadrunner
Plural:greater roadrunners
• noun
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North American A large, long-legged, fast-running bird (Geococcyx californianus) of the cuckoo family, native to the arid deserts and scrublands of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, recognizable by its long tail and distinctive crest.
Example
"During our hike through the Sonoran Desert, we spotted a greater roadrunner darting swiftly across the dry brush in pursuit of a lizard."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Greater roadrunner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/greater%20roadrunner