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lapwing

Syllabification: (lap·wing)
Pronunciation: /ˈlapˌwiNG/

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Definition of lapwing

noun

  • a large plover, typically having a black and white head and underparts and a loud call.
    • Genus Vanellus, family Charadriidae: several species, in particular the northern lapwing (V. vanellus) of Eurasia (also called green plover or pewit), which has a dark green back and a crest

Origin:

Old English hlēapewince, from hlēapan 'to leap' and a base meaning 'move from side to side' (whence also wink); so named because of the way it flies. The spelling was changed in Middle English by association with lap2 and wing

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