Lapwing: meaning, definitions and examples
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lapwing
[ หlapwษชล ]
bird
A large crested Old World plover with boldly patterned wings and tail, noted for its slow, irregular wingbeats and shrill wailing cry.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The lapwing is known for its distinctive appearance and unique flying style.
- During the breeding season, lapwings can be seen performing their aerial displays.
- The lapwing's cry can often be heard across the fields.
Translations
Translations of the word "lapwing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น perdiz-do-mar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคชเคตเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Kiebitz
๐ฎ๐ฉ burung lapwing
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปะธัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ czeczotka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใใฃใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท vanneau
๐ช๐ธ avefrรญa
๐น๐ท รงรถl kuลu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌผ์ด์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทุงุฆุฑ ุงููุงุจูููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ lvounฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ lapwing
๐จ๐ณ ๅคๅคด็้ธฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ siva ฤrna ptica
๐ฎ๐ธ rรบnar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะปะฐะฝาาฑัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษklik
๐ฒ๐ฝ avefrรญa
Word origin
The word 'lapwing' originated from Middle English 'lapwynke', from 'lappe' (lap) + 'wincian' (to jerk, waver). Lapwings are named after the sound of their call, which resembles the phrase 'pee-wit'. They have been depicted in various cultures and mythologies, symbolizing different characteristics such as protection and perseverance.