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Webster 1913 Edition


Migratory

Mi′gra-to-ry

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
migratoire
.]
1.
Removing regularly or occasionally from one region or climate to another;
as,
migratory
birds
.
2.
Hence, roving; wandering; nomad;
as,
migratory
habits; a
migratory
life.
Migratory locust
(Zool.)
See
Locust
.
Migratory thrush
(Zool.)
,
the American robin. See
Robin
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Migratory

MI'GRATORY

,
Adj.
Removing or accustomed to remove from one state or country to another for permanent residence.
1.
Roving; wandering; occasionally removing for pasturage; as the migratory Tartars.
2.
Passing from one climate to another; as fowls.

Definition 2024


migratory

migratory

English

Adjective

migratory (not comparable)

  1. (of birds, etc) migrating
  2. Roving; wandering; nomadic.
    migratory habits; a migratory life

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