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curlew

/ˈkɜː.ljuː/

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noun

/ˈkɜː.ljuː/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее вид болотной птицы с длинным, тонким, изогнутым вниз клювом, обычно встречающейся на водно-болотных угодьях и в прибрежных зонах.

A noun referring to a type of wading bird with a long, slender, down-curved beak, typically found in wetlands and coastal areas.

  1. C1formal

    A large, long-legged wading bird with a long, slender, downward-curving bill, found in wetlands and coastal areas.

    ruКулик

    • The curlew's distinctive call can be heard across the marsh.
    • We spotted a curlew probing the mud for worms.
    • Curlews are known for their long, curved beaks.
Forms
  • curlews plural form
  • curlews' possessive plural form
  • curlew's possessive singular form