Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large crested Old World plover having wattles and spurs: "green plover" is a common name for a specific species of bird, the northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), characterized by its distinctive crest, the fleshy wattles near its eyes, and the small spurs on its wings.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a green plover in the wetland.
  • The green plover is known for its tumbling flight display.

Advanced Usage

• As a subject in ornithology: The term is used in birdwatching and zoological contexts to identify the species.
  • The green plover, or lapwing, is a ground-nesting bird.

Variants and Related Words

• Lapwing (n): The more widely used common name for the same bird species.
  • The lapwing's call is a distinctive "pee-wit."
• Northern Lapwing (n): The full standard English name for the species.
• Peewit (n): Another common name for the same bird, derived from its call.

Synonyms

• Lapwing: The primary synonym.
• Peewit: A synonym based on the bird's call.

Related Phrases

• Plover family: Refers to the broader taxonomic family (Charadriidae) to which the green plover belongs.
  • The green plover is a member of the plover family.

Noun

1. large crested Old World plover having wattles and spurs