"Big Bird" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Big Birds [plural]
Etymology: From the character Big Bird from Sesame Street. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Big Bird}} Big Bird (plural Big Birds)
  1. A large, friendly, earnest and lovable person. Wikipedia link: Big Bird, Sesame Street
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