phalarope

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any of three small wading birds in the genus Phalaropus, of the family Scolopacidae, that have lobed toes.

/ˈfæləɹəʊp/

phalarope phalaropes

From New Latin Phalaropus, formed irregularly from Ancient Greek φαλαρίς (phalarís, “coot”) + πούς (poús, “foot”).

little swimmer sea goose

grey phalarope red-necked phalarope red phalarope Wilson's phalarope

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