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curlew Synonyms

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• noun (Context 1)

A large, migratory wading bird of the genus Numenius and family Scolopacidae, characterized by its long legs, brownish plumage, and a distinctive, long, downward-curving bill used to forage in coastal and wetland habitats.

Usage Example

"As the tide receded, a solitary shorebird used its long, curved bill to probe the exposed mudflats for small invertebrates."

Strong
shorebird
wader
Weak
whimbrel

• Nearby Words

curatrix
curb
curitiba
curlew
curly-tailed lizard
currant
currawong

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