peewit

• Nom désignant soit un grand vanneau de l'Ancien Monde à huppe, caroncules et éperons, soit un petit gobe-mouches forestier olive de l'est de l'Amérique du Nord.

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.

1. A type of bird (lapwing)C1formalbritish

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

   Vanneau huppé

   • 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.

   Synonymesgreen ploverlapwingpewit

2. A type of bird (wood-pewee)C1formalamerican

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

   Pioui de l'Est (moucherolle)

   • 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.

   Synonymespeeweepewee