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whaup

Pronunciation: /(h)wɔːp/

Definition of whaup

noun

chiefly Scottish

a curlew.

Origin:

mid 16th century: imitative of the bird's cry

Nearby words

whatsis
whatsit
whatso
whatsoe'er
whatsoever
whaup
wheat
wheat belt
wheatear
wheaten
wheaten terrier

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synodic

/ sɪˈnɒdɪk

adjective

relating to or involving the conjunction of celestial objects …

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