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Blue Peter

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English

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Etymology 1

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

a Blue Peter or American coot
a Blue Peter or American purple gallinule

Noun

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Blue Peter (plural Blue Peters)

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

Etymology 2

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See blue peter.

Noun

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Blue Peter (plural Blue Peters)

  1. Alternative letter-case form of blue peter