Blue Peter

English

Etymology 1

From blue +‎ Peter, likely in reference to the color of the birds. 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