pewit
/ˈpiːwɪt/
noun
- A bird of the plover family, also called the lapwing, known for its distinctive call and crested head; found in Europe and Asia.
- A flock of pewits wheeled over the damp meadow.
- The farmer recognized the pewit's cry as a sign of spring.
- Children watched the pewit perform its tumbling display flight.
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