Definition of "lapwing" []

• Any of several Old World birds of the genus Vanellus related to the plovers, especially V. vanellus, having a narrow crest and erratic flight behavior. Also called green plover, pewit. (noun)

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• "The lapwing is a kind of plover, and is very swift of foot."
• "Kibitz The flycatcher (also called lapwing, pewit, and other names) is an insectivorous bird with an irritating cry."
• "a big kind of lapwing and snipe; but the snipe here were cunning, and got up wild and flew far, so I only got a small bag."