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curlew

/ˈkɜːljuː/

/ˈkɜrlu/

curlewnoun

curlews

/ˈkɜːljuː/

/ˈkɜrlu/

Translations

кроншнеп

The curlew is known for its long, curved bill.

Кроншнеп известен своим длинным, изогнутым клювом.

Additional translations

кулик

Definitions

Any of several large migratory wading birds of the genus Numenius (family Scolopacidae), noted for their long down-curved bills, brown mottled plumage, and distinctive whistling calls.

Flocks of curlew gathered on the mudflats during the spring migration.

Synonyms

curlewadjective

/ˈkɜː.ljuː/

/ˈkɜr.lu/

Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning ‘relating to or characteristic of curlews’.

Definitions

Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a curlew.

The researchers recorded curlew calls throughout the breeding season.

curlewproper noun

Definitions

The name of various ships, towns, and other entities, often inspired by the bird.

HMS Curlew served with distinction during the First World War.