phalarope

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Etymology

From New Latin Phalaropus, formed irregularly from Ancient Greek φαλαρίς (phalarís, coot) +‎ πούς (poús, foot).

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Noun

phalarope (plural phalaropes)

red-necked phalarope
  1. Any of three small wading birds in the genus Phalaropus, of the family Scolopacidae, that have lobed toes.
    Synonyms: little swimmer, sea goose

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Noun

phalarope m (plural phalaropes)

  1. phalarope

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