Blue Peter

English

Etymology 1

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

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

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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