| dunlin | <zoology> A species of sandpiper (Tringa alpina); called also churr, dorbie, grass bird, and red-backed sandpiper. It is found both in Europe and America. Origin: Prob. Of Celtic origin; cf. Gael. Dun hill (E. Dune), and linne pool, pond, lake, E. Lin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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