peewit

A noun referring to a large crested Old World plover with wattles and spurs, or a small olive-colored woodland flycatcher of eastern North America.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das den Kiebitz bezeichnet, einen großen, haubenbewehrten Regenpfeifer der Alten Welt mit Sporen, oder einen kleinen olivfarbenen Waldschnäpper des östlichen Nordamerikas.

1. A type of bird (lapwing) C1 formal british

   A large crested Old World plover with wattles and spurs, known for its distinctive call.

   • The peewit's call echoed across the marshland.
   • Farmers often see peewits in the fields during spring.
   • A flock of peewits took flight as we approached.

   🇩🇪Kiebitz

   Synonyme: green ploverlapwingpewit

2. A type of bird (wood-pewee) C1 formal american

   A small olive-colored woodland flycatcher found in eastern North America.

   • The peewit perched on a low branch, waiting for insects.
   • Birdwatchers spotted a peewit in the forest clearing.
   • The peewit's song is a soft, plaintive whistle.

   🇩🇪Waldtyrann (Piwit)

   Synonyme: peeweepewee

• peewits plural form
• peewits' possessive plural form
• peewit's possessive singular form