phalarope

Noun

Meaning

Any species of Phalaropus and allied genera of small wading birds (Grallae), having lobate toes. They are often seen far from land, swimming in large flocks. Called also sea goose.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

crane heron ibis gull duck degree flamingo magpie courser curlew egret extent job assignment avocet

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Hypernyms

shorebird shore bird limicoline bird

Hyponyms

red phalarope Lobipes lobatus northern phalarope Phalaropus fulicarius Wilson's phalarope steganopus tricolor

Phrases with the word

grey phalarope Wilson's phalarope rednecked phalarope

Examples

Ducks frolic on Lake Phalarope under a beclouded North Sister at Black Butte Ranch. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Phalaris arundinacea Phalaris canariensis Phalaris tuberosa Phalaropidae phalaropodid Phalaropus