Redshanks

noun

1. Either of two species of Old World wading bird in the genus Tringa that have long red legs.
2. A species of moss (Ceratodon purpureus), also known as fire moss or purple horn toothed moss.
3. Lady's thumb or redleg (Persicaria maculosa), an herb in the buckwheat family.
4. A bare-legged person; one of the Scottish Highlanders, who wore kilts.