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Meaning of DUNLIN

Pronunciation:  'dunlin

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  small common sandpiper that breeds in northern or arctic regions and winters in southern United States or Mediterranean regions
 

DUNLIN is a 6 letter word that starts with D.

 

 Synonyms: Erolia alpina, red-backed sandpiper
 
 See Also: Erolia, genus Erolia, sandpiper

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Dun"lin\, n. [Prob. of Celtic origin; cf. Gael. dun hill
(E. dune), and linne pool, pond, lake, E. lin.] (Zo["o]l.)
A species of sandpiper ({Tringa alpina}); -- called also
{churr}, {dorbie}, {grass bird}, and {red-backed sandpiper}.
It is found both in Europe and America.

 

 

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