peewit

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun large crested Old World plover having wattles and spurs
  2. noun small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America

Etymology

Onomatopoeic; for the pronunciation /ˈpjuːɪt/ and corresponding form pewit, compare leeward, Seward, steward.

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Synonyms

lapwing, green plover, pewit

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