lapwing

/ˈlæpˌwɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

a bird of the plover family, particularly the green plover or peewit (Vanellus vanellus), having a black and white plumage and a distinctive call.

“The lapwing’s unusual display of dancing and calling was a beautiful sight to behold.”

Synonyms

  • peewit
  • plover