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Definition of Godwit

1. Noun. Large wading bird that resembles a curlew; has a long slightly upturned bill.

Definition of Godwit

1. n. One of several species of long-billed, wading birds of the genus Limosa, and family Tringidæ. The European black- tailed godwit (Limosa limosa), the American marbled godwit (L. fedoa), the Hudsonian godwit (L. hæmastica), and others, are valued as game birds. Called also godwin.

Definition of Godwit

1. a wading bird [n -S]

Medical Definition of Godwit

1. One of several species of long-billed, wading birds of the genus Limosa, and family Tringidae. The European black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa), the American marbled godwit (L. Fedoa), the Hudsonian godwit (L. Haemastica), and others, are valued as game birds. Synonym: godwin. Origin: Prob. From AS. Gd good + wiht creature, wight. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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