A sticky substance smeared on branches to catch birds. / (rhyming slang) Time; a jail term, the serving of a prison sentence.

(transitive) To add birdlime to.

plural of biradical

Any of twelve gemstones traditionally associated with the month of one's birth. / Any of a similar list of less costly substitutes.

A square cap, originally with four ridges across the top, surmounted by a tuft, worn by Roman Catholic clergy (and by some in the Anglican Church). A three-sided biretta is worn by Roman Catholic clergy for liturgical celebrations.

A small house for birds. / An aviary.

A bird that is hunted for sport, especially one used for food.

A cormorant-like bird which symbolizes the English city of Liverpool.

past participle of give birth

The genetic father of a child (as opposed to an adoptive father or stepfather).