strandloper

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈstrɑntˌloː.pər/

noun
Definitions
  • A sandpiper, used of certain waders of the family Scolopacidae, especially of the genus Calidris.
  • (dated) A beachcomber.
  • (dated) A beach walker, someone who walks on the beach.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish strand (beach, strand) + Dutch, Flemish loper (walker, runner, carpet, messenger, bishop, master key, offshoot).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

loper

Gloss

walker, runner, carpet, messenger, bishop, master key, offshoot

Kanji

使

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