dotterel
/ˈdɑtərəl/
noun
- A small plover bird (genus Charadrius) found in Europe and Asia, known for its migratory habits and distinctive call.
- Birdwatchers gathered to observe the rare dotterel in the coastal marsh.
- The dotterel is known for its long migration from northern Europe to Africa.
- We spotted a dotterel running along the shoreline during our hike.
- A foolish or gullible person (archaic or humorous use).
- Don't be such a dotterel—check the facts before you believe that story.
- In the old tale, the dotterel was easily fooled by the clever fox.
- He felt like a dotterel for falling for the same trick twice.