Definition of "ostralegus" [ostralegus]

• An old book-name of the oyster-catcher, now called Hæmatopus ostralegus or ostrilegus. Also ostralega. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) III"
• "Kildee 15.151 Hæmatopus ostralegus Haelig; matopus 1.85 Oyster Catcher 15.185"
• "They are due to the oyster-eater [Haemalopus ostralegus], which carries his prey to the top of the dunes to devour it. ""