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Definition of Lapwing

1. Noun. Large crested Old World plover having wattles and spurs.

Definition of Lapwing

1. n. A small European bird of the Plover family (Vanellus cristatus, or V. vanellus). It has long and broad wings, and is noted for its rapid, irregular fight, upwards, downwards, and in circles. Its back is coppery or greenish bronze. Its eggs are the "plover's eggs" of the London market, esteemed a delicacy. It is called also peewit, dastard plover, and wype. The gray lapwing is the Squatarola cinerea.

Definition of Lapwing

1. a shore bird [n -S]

Medical Definition of Lapwing

1. A small European bird of the Plover family (Vanellus cristatus, or V. Vanellus). It has long and broad wings, and is noted for its rapid, irregular fight, upwards, downwards, and in circles. Its back is coppery or greenish bronze. Its eggs are the "plover's eggs" of the London market, esteemed a delicacy. It is called also peewit, dastard plover, and wype. The gray lapwing is the Squatarola cinerea. Origin: OE.lapwynke, leepwynke, AS. Hleapewince; hleapan to leap, jump + (prob) a word akin to AS. Wincian to wink, E. Wink, AS. Wancol wavering; cf. G. Wanken to stagger, waver. See Leap, and Wink. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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