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Plover

Noun / ˈplʌvɜ: / Another word for plover — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a type of shorebird with a short beak, a plump body, and long wings

Synonyms & similar words

sandpiper snipe curlew godwit avocet stilt tern gull heron egret crane ibis flamingo pelican swan goose duck penguin albatross petrel

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Example sentences

  1. The plover ran along the shoreline, looking for food.
  2. I spotted a plover nesting in the dunes.
  3. The plover's call sounded like a whistle.
  4. The plover's feathers were brown and white.
  5. The plover's long legs helped it walk through the sand.

Quotes

  • "The plover is a wading bird of the sandpiper family." - David Attenborough
  • "The plover whistles sweet and clear." - William Cullen Bryant
  • "The plover is a bird of passage." - Henry David Thoreau

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