shadbird en · NOUN
Etymology
From shad + bird, since it appears at the same time as the shad (a fish).
Meanings
- (UK, dated, dialectal) The American snipe; Wilson's snipe (Gallinago delicata).
- (UK, dated, dialectal) The common snipe or European sandpiper (Gallinago gallinago).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shadbirds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |