Blue Peter

English

Etymology 1

From blue +‎ Peter, likely in reference to the color of the birds. Attested from the 18th century.

Noun

Blue Peter (plural Blue Peters)

  1. (US) American coot, mudhen (Fulica americana)
  2. (US) American purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus)

Etymology 2

See blue peter.

Noun

Blue Peter (plural Blue Peters)

  1. Alternative letter-case form of blue peter.
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