redleg

/ˈrɛdˌlɛɡ/
noun
  1. A person from a poor white farming background in the Caribbean, especially Barbados.
    • She wrote a book about the lives of redlegs in the Caribbean.
    • The redleg community in Barbados has a distinct cultural history.
    • Many redlegs were descendants of indentured servants from Europe.
  2. A type of frog or bird with red legs.
    • The redleg is known for its bright crimson legs.
    • We spotted a redleg frog near the pond.
    • Birdwatchers often look for the redleg in wetlands.
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