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Definition of Pratincole
1. Noun. Old World shorebird with long pointed wings and short legs; closely related to the coursers.
Exact synonyms: Glareole
Generic synonyms: Limicoline Bird, Shore Bird, Shorebird
Group relationships: Genus Glareola, Glareola
Generic synonyms: Limicoline Bird, Shore Bird, Shorebird
Group relationships: Genus Glareola, Glareola
Definition of Pratincole
1. n. Any bird of the Old World genus Glareola, or family Glareolidæ, allied to the plovers. They have long, pointed wings and a forked tail.
Definition of Pratincole
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