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1. (n.) phalarope
any of three small aquatic birds, akin to or part of the sandpiper family, having lobed toes adapted for swimming: the males are the sole or primary tenders of the eggs and young.
Etymology: (1770–80; < F < NL Phalaropus genus name < Gk phalār(ís) coot +-o- -o - +-pous -footed; see -pod)
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1. (noun) phalarope
small sandpiper-like shorebird having lobate toes and being good swimmers; breed in the Arctic and winter in the tropics
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1. (noun) phalarope
any species of Phalaropus and allied genera of small wading birds (Grallae), having lobate toes. They are often seen far from land, swimming in large flocks. Called also sea goose
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