gunbird

English

Etymology

From gun +‎ bird.

Pronunciation

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Noun

gunbird (plural gunbirds)

1. (military, slang) A military helicopter.
   • 2010, Patrick Wageman, Crossing the Rubicon:

     "A gunbird's passing right above us!" warned an edgy Pellip.

   • 2013, John J. Gebhart, LBJ's Hired Gun:

     The landing went unopposed, with no VC/NVA fire. The gunbirds ran around the local area looking for suitable targets and generally shot up every tree line and bushy area.