sporenkievit

Dutch

Etymology

From spoor (“spur”) +‎ -en- +‎ kievit (“lapwing”). So named for the small spurs visible on the front of its wings (see right wing of bird pictured).

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Noun

sporenkievit m (plural sporenkieviten, diminutive sporenkievitje n)

  1. spur-winged lapwing (Vanellus spinosus)

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