a. [ Cf. F. migratoire. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. Removing regularly or occasionally from one region or climate to another; as, migratory birds. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Hence, roving; wandering; nomad; as, migratory habits; a migratory life. [ 1913 Webster ]
Migratory locust (Zool.) See Locust. -- Migratory thrush (Zool.), the American robin. See Robin. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. 1. Not participating in migrations; -- used of animals that do not migrate. Opposite of migratory. Syn. -- resident. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. living in one area throughout the year; -- used of animals. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
a. Passing from one body or state to another. [ 1913 Webster ]