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phalaris | phalaris aquatica | phalaris arundinacea | phalaris canariensis | phalaris tuberosa | phalarope | phalaropidae | phalaropus | phalaropus fulicarius | phalguna | phallaceae

phalarope

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phal=a=rope

CIDE DICTIONARY

phalaropen. [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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