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Definition of plover

plover

/ˈplʌv.ɚ/
plo · ver
Plural:plovers
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plover Lexical Profile

plover Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A widely distributed, short-billed wading bird of the family Charadriidae, typically found along shores, mudflats, and open fields, characterized by its stout body, erratic running movements, and high-pitched piping calls.

Example

"The piping plover nests on sandy coastal beaches, making its eggs highly vulnerable to human disturbance and tide changes."

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• Nearby Words

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plug
plum

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English plover, from Old French plovier, which is likely derived from Vulgar Latin *pluviarius (meaning 'rain bird'), from Latin pluvia ('rain'). The association may have arisen because the birds were thought to be most active or vocal before rainstorms.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Plover. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/plover
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