English Explanatory Dictionary

turnstone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Either of two species of coastal wading bird, Arenaria interpres and Arenaria melanocephala, that breed in the Arctic and readily turn stones or seaweed looking for hidden invertebrates.

Word forms

turnstone turnstones

Etymology

From turn + stone.

Derived words

black turnstone ruddy turnstone
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