phalarope
noun
phal·a·rope
| \ ˈfa-lə-ˌrōp
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plural phalaropes
also phalarope
Definition of phalarope
: any of a genus (Phalaropus) of small shorebirds related to sandpipers but distinguished by their lobed toes and preference for swimming
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An out-of-place, out-of-season red phalarope was found at Harding’s Beach in Chatham. — BostonGlobe.com, "Bird sightings on Cape Cod," 24 June 2018 At Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, there was one Wilson’s phalarope, two razorbills, one snowy owl, and one hooded warbler. — BostonGlobe.com, "Bird sightings," 19 May 2018 Warnock is particularly fond of the phalarope, a small shorebird with an unusual way of catching bugs. — Larry Bleiberg, USA TODAY, "Migration destinations: Watch birds wing their way across the continent," 22 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'phalarope.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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