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Definition of: lapwing

(lap′wing′) noun
A ploverlike bird (Vanellus vanellus) having the plumage of the upper parts lustrous or metallic and the head crested. Its flight is heavy and flopping; its shrill note resembles the sound pee–weet. [OE hlēapwince <hleapan leap + wince, prob. <wincan totter; so called from its awkward manner of flight; infl. in form by LAP1 and WING]

Most often used phrases:

lapwing vanellus
northern lapwing
sociable lapwing
red wattled lapwing
white tailed lapwing
wattled lapwing
masked lapwing
senegal lapwing
southern lapwing
white headed lapwing
crowned lapwing
black headed lapwing
yellow wattled lapwing
grey headed lapwing
long toed lapwing

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