wimbrel

/ˈwɪmbəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A wimbrel is a type of wading bird, specifically the Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata).

“The wimbrel waded along the shores of the lake, its long beak probing the mud for food.”

Synonyms

  • curlew
  • numenius

Antonyms

  • sparrow
  • swift