spurwing

/ˈspɜːrwɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of plover, particularly the Eurasian dotterel (Eudromias morinellus).

“The ornithologist spotted a spurwing perched by the riverbank.”

Synonyms

  • dotterel
  • plover

Antonyms

  • owl
  • vulture