killdeer

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun American plover of inland waters and fields having a distinctive cry

Etymology

Imitative of the bird's call.

In classic literature

Synonyms

kildeer, killdeer plover, Charadrius vociferus

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