Godwit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɑd.wɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Godwit is a noun meaning Any of four species of long-billed migratory wading birds in the genus Limosa, of the family Scolopacidae.
Meaning
Any of four species of long-billed migratory wading birds in the genus Limosa, of the family Scolopacidae.
Example Sentences
My foot-boy shall eat pheasants, calvered salmons, / Knots, godwits, lampreys: I myself will have / The beards of barbels, served instead of salads […]
Word Forms
- godwits
Synonyms for godwit
Depending on context, synonyms include yarwhelp, yarwip.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tailed, marbled, dowitcher, woodcock, scolopacid, curlew.
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