plover

UK
/ˈplʌvə/
US
/ˈploʊvər/

Translations

plovernoun
plovers
pl
UK
/ˈplʌvə/
US
/ˈploʊvər/
The plover is a small wading bird found near water.
Ржанка - это небольшая болотная птица, обитающая возле воды.
Additional translations
ploveradjective
more plover
Comp.
most plover
Super.
UK
/ˈplʌvə/
US
/ˈplʌvər/
Attributive use of the noun, as in 'plover eggs'; functions adjectivally.

Definitions

plovernoun
A type of wading bird belonging to the family Charadriidae, typically found in open habitats such as beaches and mudflats.
The plover was seen darting across the sandy shore, searching for food.
ploveradjective
Attributive: Relating to or characteristic of plovers.
Plover eggs were once considered a delicacy in Europe.