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Definition of pratincole

pratincole

/ˈprætɪŋkoʊl/
prat · in · cole
Plural:pratincoles
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pratincole Lexical Profile

pratincole Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several Old World wading birds of the family Glareolidae, characterized by short legs, long pointed wings, and a forked tail, noted for catching insects in flight much like swallows.

Example

"During the ornithology expedition in southern Europe, the researchers observed a collared pratincole hunting for insects on the wing over the dry mudflats."

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• Nearby Words

praline
pram
pranhita
pratincole
prattlebox
prawn
precentrix

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 18th century: from Modern Latin pratincola, from Latin pratum 'meadow' + incola 'inhabitant' (from colere 'to inhabit').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pratincole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pratincole
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