English Explanatory Dictionary

pipit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various small passerine birds, mainly from the genus Anthus, that are often drab, ground feeding insectivores of open country.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪpɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pipit.wav

Word forms

pipit pipits

Etymology

From Malay pipit.

Synonyms

pihoihoi titlark

Derived words

American pipit antpipit Australasian pipit Blyth's pipit buff-bellied pipit meadow pipit olive-backed pipit Pechora pipit red-throated pipit Richard's pipit rock pipit Sprague's pipit tawny pipit tree pipit water pipit
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