dovekie

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun small short-billed auk abundant in Arctic regions

Etymology

From dove + -ock + -ie, a double diminutive.

In classic literature

Synonyms

little auk, Plautus alle

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