avocet

English

/ˈævəsɛt/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of four species of wading birds in the genus Recurvirostra, of the family Recurvirostridae, with long, slender recurved bills, long legs, and webbed feet.

Etymology

Derived from French avocette derived from Italian avocetta.

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

avocetta

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