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lapwing

/ˈlæp.wɪŋ/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈlæp.wɪŋ/

A large crested plover native to the Old World, characterized by its wattles and spurs.

  • 🇷🇺Крупный хохлатый зуёк, обитающий в Старом Свете, отличающийся наличием серёжек и шпор.
  1. A type of bird C1 formal

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

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

    🇷🇺Чибис

    Synonyms: green ploverpeewitpewit

  • lapwings plural form
  • lapwings' possessive plural form
  • lapwing's possessive singular form