curlew

/ˈkɜrloʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A wading bird of the family Scolopacidae, typically with a long, curved beak and a mottled brown plumage, that is found in wetlands and is known for its distinctive calls.

“The curlew’s haunting call echoed across the marsh at dawn.”

Synonyms

  • shorebird
  • snipe

Antonyms

  • songbird