| phalarope | <ornithology> Any species of Phalaropus and allied genera of small wading birds (Grallae), having lobate toes. They are often seen far from land, swimming in large flocks. Synonym: sea goose. Origin: Gr. Having a patch of white +, a foot: cf. F. Phalarope. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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