Peewit: meaning, definitions and examples
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peewit
[ ˈpiːwɪt ]
bird
A peewit is a bird of the plover family, with a black crown and a greenish back.
Examples of usage
- The peewit is also known as the lapwing.
- The peewit is commonly found in wetlands.
- The peewit has a distinctive call that sounds like 'pee-wit'.
Translations
Translations of the word "peewit" in other languages:
🇵🇹 peewit
🇮🇳 पीविट
🇩🇪 Kiebitz
🇮🇩 burung kedidi
🇺🇦 чайка
🇵🇱 czajka
🇯🇵 タマシギ
🇫🇷 vanneau huppé
🇪🇸 avefría
🇹🇷 çavuşkuşu
🇰🇷 물떼새
🇸🇦 طائر الزقزاق
🇨🇿 kulík
🇸🇰 čajka
🇨🇳 凤头麦鸡
🇸🇮 čaplja
🇮🇸 tjaldi
🇰🇿 тауқұдірет
🇬🇪 ტალღა
🇦🇿 çayka
🇲🇽 avefría
Etymology
The word 'peewit' originated in the 17th century as an imitation of the bird's call. It is also known as the lapwing, derived from Middle English 'lapwynke'. Lapwings were once a common sight in the British countryside, but their numbers have declined in recent years due to changes in farming practices.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,543, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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