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Definition of godwit

godwit

/ˈɡɑːd.wɪt/
god · wit
Plural:godwits
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godwit Lexical Profile

godwit Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several large, long-legged wading birds of the genus Limosa in the family Scolopacidae, characterized by long, slightly upward-curving bills and renowned for their extensive non-stop migratory flights.

Example

"The bar-tailed godwit holds the record for the longest non-stop flight of any bird, traveling thousands of miles from Alaska to New Zealand."

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• Nearby Words

godship
godson
godspeed
godwit
goer
gofer
goggle

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 15th century: of uncertain origin. It may be imitative of the bird's call, or possibly derived from Old English 'god' (good) and 'wiht' (creature, animal), as the bird was once considered a culinary delicacy in England.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Godwit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/godwit
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