paauw

/ˈpɑːuː/ (PAH-oo)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Dutch wading bird, similar to a snipe, or a male snipe in the process of courtship, known for its loud call.

“The paauw’s haunting call echoed across the marshes at dawn.”

Synonyms

  • snipe
  • woodcock

Antonyms

  • songbird