What is another word for kildeer?

Pronunciation: [kɪldˈi͡ə] (IPA)

Kildeer is a small, ground-nesting bird that is primarily found in North America. The bird is characterized by its brown upperparts, buff underparts, and distinctive, black-and-white striped head. While "kildeer" is the most common name for this bird, there are several synonyms that refer to the bird's appearance, habitat, or behavior. Some of the most common synonyms for "kildeer" include the following: Plover, which refers to the bird's membership in the family of shorebirds known as "plovers"; Ringed Plover, which refers to the bird's distinctive black ring around its neck; and Striped Plover, which highlights the bird's black-and-white head pattern. Other synonyms for kildeer include the following: Peewit, Chattering Plover, and Surf Plover.

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What are the hypernyms for Kildeer?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Kildeer?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for kildeer (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Kildeer?

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Usage examples for Kildeer

I used to holler like a kildeer when I was a girl and got out on the Brandywine hills alone, and I s'pose I must ha' thought about it, and the yell sort o' come of itself, for it just jerked me off o' my feet; but you needn't tell anybody that I cut such capers in my old days, not that folks'd much wonder, but the contrary, for they're used to me.
"The Story Of Kennett"
Bayard Taylor
The robins especially were very busy, whistling about in and under the trees; and a kildeer, quite near, from time to time sung its soft sweet song; so soft and tender, it seemed every time to say in Daisy's ears, What if I am sick and in pain and weary?
"Melbourne House"
Elizabeth Wetherell
It brought the tears into Daisy's eyes at length; the song of the kildeer came so close home into her heart.
"Melbourne House"
Elizabeth Wetherell

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