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phalarope
CIDE DICTIONARY
phalarope, n. [Gr. having a patch of white + , , a foot: cf. F. phalarope.].
Any species of Phalaropus and allied genera of small wading birds (Grallæ ), having lobate toes. They are often seen far from land, swimming in large flocks. Called also sea goose . [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
phalarope, n. any small wading or swimming bird of the subfamily Phalaropodidae, with a straight bill and lobed feet.
Etymology
F f. mod.L Phalaropus, irreg. f. Gk phalaris coot + pous podos foot
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