Pewit: meaning, definitions and examples
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pewit
[ หpjuหษชt ]
bird species
The pewit, also known as the lapwing, is a medium-sized bird belonging to the family of plovers. It is recognizable by its distinctive black and white plumage, particularly its striking greenish back and long, pointed wings. Pewits are known for their characteristic loud calls and aerial displays during their breeding season. They typically inhabit open fields and wetlands, and can often be seen exhibiting ground-nesting behavior. The pewit plays an important role in its ecosystem, acting as both a predator and prey.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The pewit swooped down to protect its nest.
- During spring, the pewit displays its spectacular flight to attract a mate.
- Farmers often observe pewits in their fields.
- The pewit is a common sight in wetland areas.
Translations
Translations of the word "pewit" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pewit
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคตเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช pewit
๐ฎ๐ฉ pewit
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ pewit
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฆใฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท pewit
๐ช๐ธ pewit
๐น๐ท pewit
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูููุช
๐จ๐ฟ pewit
๐ธ๐ฐ pewit
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎ็ปด็น
๐ธ๐ฎ pewit
๐ฎ๐ธ pewit
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะตะฒะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pewit
๐ฒ๐ฝ pewit
Etymology
The word 'pewit' originates from the Middle English term 'pewet', which is derived from the Old French 'peuwit', also meaning lapwing. The etymology can be traced back further to the Latin word 'pavonem', meaning peacock. This connection highlights the bird's distinctive and ostentatious display behavior, which resembles that of peacocks during mating displays. The pewit has been a familiar bird in European landscapes for centuries, often associated with agricultural areas where it forages for insects and larvae. Over time, the word has evolved in various dialects across the UK, maintaining its core meaning but adopting different regional pronunciations. Historically, the pewit's unique behaviors and calls have made it a subject of folklore and local mythology, symbolizing various themes of protection and fertility.