golden plover

golden plover ExamplesWord Origin noun

1. either of two plovers of the genus Pluvialis, having the back marked with golden-yellow spots, P. apricaria, of Europe, or P. dominica, of America.

Origin of golden plover First recorded in 1775–85 Examples from the Web for golden plover Historical Examples of golden plover

The crested-lapwing and the golden-plover are in plenty, and on the seashores widgeon and curlew abound.

The Inhabitants of the Philippines

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British Dictionary definitions for golden plover golden plover noun

1. any of several plovers of the genus Pluvialis, such as P. apricaria of Europe and Asia, that have golden brown back, head, and wings