Crossword clues for firebird
firebird
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Firebird \Fire"bird`\, n. (Zo["o]l.) The Baltimore oriole.
Wiktionary
n. 1 The scarlet tanager, (taxlink Piranga olivacea species noshow=1). 2 The (vern: Baltimore oriole), (taxlink Icterus galbula species noshow=1). 3 The (vern: vermilion flycatcher), (taxlink Pyrocephalus rubinus species noshow=1).
WordNet
n. the male is bright red with black wings and tail [syn: scarlet tanager, Piranga olivacea, redbird]
eastern subspecies of northern oriole [syn: Baltimore oriole, Baltimore bird, hangbird, Icterus galbula galbula]
tropical American flycatcher found as far north as southern Texas and Arizona; adult male has bright scarlet and black plumage [syn: vermillion flycatcher, Pyrocephalus rubinus mexicanus]
Wikipedia
Firebird and fire bird may refer to:
Firebird is an open source SQL relational database management system that runs on Linux, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and a variety of Unix. The database forked from Borland's open source edition of InterBase in 2000, but since Firebird 1.5 the code has been largely rewritten.
In Slavic folklore, the Firebird (, Zhar-ptitsa; , Zhar-ptica; Serbian: Жар-птица or Žar-ptica; ; , Zhar-ptitsa; , Žar-ptica; ; ; ; ) is a magical glowing bird from a faraway land, which is both a blessing and a bringer of doom to its captor.
The Firebird is described as a large bird with majestic plumage that glows brightly emitting red, orange, and yellow light, like a bonfire that is just past the turbulent flame. The feathers do not cease glowing if removed, and one feather can light a large room if not concealed. In later iconography, the form of the Firebird is usually that of a smallish fire-colored peacock, complete with a crest on its head and tail feathers with glowing "eyes".
The story of the Firebird inspired many literary works, including " The Little Humpback Horse" by Pyotr Yershov. The most famous production of the Firebird was by Sergei Diaghilev of Ballet Russes who commissioned composer Igor Stravinsky to create the enormously popular large-scale ballet score known as The Firebird.
Firebird was a British blues-rock power trio founded by Bill Steer in 1999. The music style, reminiscent of 1960s rock bands such as Cream, is a radical departure from Steer's previous work with grindcore pioneers Napalm Death and death metal band Carcass.
Firebird (Bonita Juarez), is a fictional superhero character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. A former member of the Avengers and a member of the Rangers, she exists in Marvel's main shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe. Firebird is a notable Latina superhero.
Firebird is a science fiction romance by Kathy Tyers originally published in 1986, rewritten as Christian science fiction and republished in 1999. The second edition is part one of a three-part series, entitled Firebird: A Trilogy.
The protagonist is Lady Firebird Angelo, a wastling of the Naetai royal family. Wastlings are younger offspring of noble houses who are doomed to geis, or honorable suicide, so as not to upset the succession of their older siblings (and their children) to political power. Firebird disagrees with the actions of her government, but is compelled by honor to support it.
Firebird, in comics, may refer to:
- Firebird (Marvel Comics), a character appearing in Marvel Comics publications
- Firebird (Amalgam Comics), an amalgamated character appearing in the Amalgam comic books
Firebird, is a 1996 fantasy novel, by American author Mercedes Lackey. It is a retelling of The Golden Bird and The Firebird.
Firebird is a 2010 picture book written by Saviour Pirotta illustrated by Catherine Hyde. It was published by Templar Publishing in the United Kingdom and by Candlewick Press in the United States. Firebird won an Aesop Accolade from the American Folklore Society and a Best Book Award from the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio. It was also nominated for the Kate Greenaway medal in the UK.
"Firebird" is the twentieth episode of the fifth season of the American fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time, which aired on May 1, 2016.
In this episode, Emma and Hook prove that they are truly in love, but Hook decides to stay in the Underworld; and Mr. Gold tricks Pan. In flashbacks, Emma forces a bail bonds person to help her.
Usage examples of "firebird".
She wore the habitual expression of cool, self-conscious grandeur Firebird despised.
The hall door stood open, and Firebird found herself looking down into the hostile eyes of a massive black-haired man in red: the Captain of the Electoral Police, Kelling Friel.
As a third child, Firebird could expect to live until Queen Siwann had two grandchildren, but a Wastling who made too much trouble could be disposed of early.
Phoena took a chair with a red tapestry cushion across from Firebird and rang for breakfast.
Moments of warmth between them had been so rare that Firebird could recall every one vividly.
Had the Redjackets found and killed them months after Firebird and Corey had reported them dead in space, or had they vanished effectively enough?
Your Aunt Firebird took it when Carradee was born, as did my mother the Queen when I was ready to rule.
Firebird a kind of posterity by naming her firstborn for Iarla, the queen Firebird so admired.
He was a huge man, all muscle, and Firebird still wondered how he had managed to squeeze into the tight cockpit of a tagwing fightercraft.
Along its edge Firebird walked with Corey, slowly now, deep in thought.
Just as Firebird decided to cancel the canyons and try to turn as a unit on the executioners behind her, they opened fire.
And as the tide of battle turned over VeeRon, First Major Firebird Angelo huddled down upon a rock-hard cot and cried bitterly.
As they glided toward the red-shaded sands of the plain, Firebird withdrew into a gray haze of contemplation, staring out the viewport.
After the other passengers had debarked, Firebird followed alongside Decka through a clear-roofed passage onto a walkway that swept them into the central tower.
Tryseleen, finishing his shift, escorted Firebird from her cell to a nearly vacant room so large that it occupied a quarter of its high floor of the tower.