redshank

noun4

1. •
   Any of two species of Old World wading bird in the genus Tringa that have long red legs.

   • Saltings ringing with the redshank's cry. — 1967
2. •
   Lady's thumb or redleg (Persicaria maculosa), an herb in the buckwheat family.
3. •
   Any member of the species Ceratodon purpureus of moss.
4. •
   (offensive, no longer used) A bare-legged person; one of the Scottish Highlanders, who wore kilts.