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Word: Lapwing
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English hlēapewince, from hlēapan ‘to leap’ and a base meaning ‘move from side to side’ (whence also wink); so named because of the way it flies. The spelling was changed in Middle English by association with lap and wing
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈlapwɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a large plover, typically having a black-and-white head and underparts and a loud call.
Short Definition:large plover
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