Meaning of the word dunlin in English
What does dunlin mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dunlin
US /ˈdʌnlɪn/
UK /ˈdʌn.lɪn/
Noun
a small, migratory wading bird (Calidris alpina) of the sandpiper family, with a slightly downcurved bill and a black patch on the belly in breeding plumage, found in coastal areas and wetlands across the Northern Hemisphere.
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We spotted a flock of dunlins foraging along the shoreline.
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The dunlin is known for its distinctive breeding plumage.
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