curlew

curlew
[ˈkəːl(j)uː]
(复同单,或 curlews)
  1. a large wading bird of the sandpiper family, with a long downcurved bill, brown streaked plumage, and frequently a distinctive ascending two-note call
    鹬;杓鹬。 参见 stone curlew
  2. Genus Numenius, family Scolopacidae: several species, in particular N. arquata of Eurasia
    杓鹬属,鹬科: 数种,尤指欧亚的白腰杓鹬
语源
  1. Middle English: from Old French courlieu, alteration (by association with courliu 'courier', from courre 'run' + lieu 'place') of imitative courlis
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