Meaning Of The Word Lapwing

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Lapwing? Find Lapwing meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Lapwing Meaning

Lapwing Definition
Lapwing Definition

What's The Definition Of Lapwing?

lapwing
countable noun: A lapwing is a small dark green bird which has a white breast and feathers sticking up on its head.

lapwing in American English
any of a genus (Vanellus) of black-and-white plovers; esp., an Old World crested species (V. vanellus) with broad, rounded wings, noted for spectacular aerial displays
noun: a large Old World plover, Vanellus vanellus, having a long, slender, upcurved crest, an erratic, flapping flight, and a shrill cry

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Juggle ‐ to perform skillful tricks of sleight of hand…
  • Como ‐ commune in N Italy, on Lake Como: pop. 90,000…
  • Transsonic ‐ transonic…
  • Hurdy-gurdies ‐ noun: any mechanical musical instrument, such…
  • Freestyling ‐ noun: the practice of improvising scenes when…
  • San Antonian ‐ adjective: of or relating to San Antonio or its…
  • Urban legend ‐ a purportedly true, typically sensational, incident…
  • Almsgiving ‐ noun: the making of charitable donations, giving…
  • Deep-draw ‐ transitive verb: to form (tubing, containers…
  • Paedophile ring ‐ noun: a group of people who take part in illegal…