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Definition of Shadbird

1. n. The American, or Wilson's, snipe. See under Snipe. So called because it appears at the same time as the shad.

Definition of Shadbird

1. Noun. (dated UK dialect) The American snipe; Wilson's snipe. ¹

2. Noun. (dated UK dialect) The common European sandpiper. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Shadbird

1. The American, or Wilson's, snipe. See Snipe. So called because it appears at the same time as the shad. The common European sandpiper. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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