Paisano vs. Roadrunner — What's the Difference?

A countryman; a compatriot.

The roadrunners (genus Geococcyx), also known as chaparral birds or chaparral cocks, are two species of fast-running ground cuckoos with long tails and crests. They are found in the southwestern and south-central United States and Mexico, usually in the desert.

(Slang) A friend; a pal.

Either of two swift-running, ground-dwelling birds (Geococcyx californianus or G. velox) of North and Central America, having streaked brownish plumage, a brown and black crest, and a long tail. Also called chaparral cock.

Among Italian Americans and Americans of Italian descent: a fellow Italian or Italian-American; a fellow ethnic Italian.

Either of two species of fast-running bird in the genus Geococcyx of the cuckoo family native to North and Central America, the lesser roadrunner (Geococcyx velox) and, especially, the greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus).

A native, especially a native of California of mixed Spanish and Indian ancestry.

Speedy largely terrestrial bird found from California and Mexico to Texas

A roadrunner.

The chaparral cock; the roadrunner.

A compatriot.

A comrade; a pal; a buddy.