Pewit: meaning, definitions and examples

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pewit

 

[ หˆpjuหษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

lapwing, plover.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pewit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เคตเคฟเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pewit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pewit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะฒั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pewit

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pewit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pewit

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pewit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ˜์œ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠูˆูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pewit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pewit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็šฎ็ปด็‰น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pewit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pewit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตะฒะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pewit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.