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Lapwing: meaning, definitions and examples

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lapwing

 

[ หˆlapwษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird

A large crested Old World plover with boldly patterned wings and tail, noted for its slow, irregular wingbeats and shrill wailing cry.

Synonyms

green plover, peewit, plover

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perdiz-do-mar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅˆเคชเคตเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kiebitz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung lapwing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะธัะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czeczotka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒณใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vanneau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ avefrรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรถl kuลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ์ด์ƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุงุฆุฑ ุงู„ู„ุงุจูˆูŠู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lvounฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lapwing

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡คๅคด็‡•้ธฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ siva ฤrna ptica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรบnar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะฐะฝา›าฑั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒžแƒ•แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™klik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ avefrรญa

Etymology

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.

See also: lap, lapel, lapin, lapper, laptop, overlap.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,969, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.