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- [lap-wing]
- /ˈlæpˌwɪŋ/
- /ˈlæp.wɪŋ/
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- [lap-wing]
- /ˈlæpˌwɪŋ/
Definitions of lapwing word
- noun lapwing a large Old World plover, Vanellus vanellus, having a long, slender, upcurved crest, an erratic, flapping flight, and a shrill cry. 1
- noun lapwing any of several similar, related plovers. 1
- noun lapwing A large plover, typically having a black and white head and underparts and a loud call. 1
- noun lapwing type of bird 1
- countable noun lapwing A lapwing is a small dark green bird which has a white breast and feathers sticking up on its head. 0
- noun lapwing any of several plovers of the genus Vanellus, esp V. vanellus, typically having a crested head, wattles, and spurs 0
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Origin of lapwing
First appearance:
before 1050 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1050; Middle English, variant (by association with wing) of lapwinke, Old English hlēapwince plover. See leap, wink1
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Parts of speech for Lapwing
noun
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lapwing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lapwing usage trend in Literature
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