dotterel
/'dɔtrəl/ Cách viết khác : (dottrel) /'dɔtrəl/
Definition
- Noun:
- A rare plover of upland areas of Eurasia: The "dotterel" is a type of wading bird, a plover, known for inhabiting high, open ground and being relatively uncommon.
Usage
- The word "dotterel" is a specific ornithological term. It is used to refer to this particular bird species, .
- It is a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
- Noun:
- Birdwatchers traveled to the Scottish moors in hopes of spotting a dotterel.
- The dotterel is known for its tame and unsuspecting nature, which historically made it easy to catch.
Advanced Usage
- "To be a dotterel" (archaic/figurative): In older or figurative use, it could refer to a person who is easily duped or cheated, deriving from the bird's reputed gullibility.
- He was a dotterel, easily fooled by their schemes.
Variants and Related Words
- Dottrel: An alternative, less common spelling for "dotterel".
Synonyms
- Plover: A broader category of wading birds to which the dotterel belongs.
- Charadrius morinellus: The scientific name for the species.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using "dotterel". Its use is primarily literal and zoological.
Noun
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rare plover of upland areas of Eurasia
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