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/ˈfæləɹəʊp/ · noun
Any of three small wading birds in the genus Phalaropus, of the family Scolopacidae, that have lobed toes..
Use phalarope when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Phalarope means Any of three small wading birds in the genus Phalaropus, of the family Scolopacidae, that have lobed toes..
Common synonyms include little swimmer, sea goose.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use phalarope where its definition matches the intended context.
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