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Dotterel
see synonyms of dotterelNoun
1. charadrius morinellus, dotrel, dotterel, eudromias morinellus
rare plover of upland areas of Eurasia
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Dotterel
see synonyms of dotterelnoun
1.
a rare Eurasian plover, Eudromias morinellus, with reddish-brown underparts and white bands around the head and neck
2. Australian
any similar and related bird, esp of the genus Charadrius
3. dialect
a person who is foolish or easily duped
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Dotterel
see synonyms of dotterel nounWord forms: plural ˈdotterels or ˈdotterel
1.
any of various plovers; esp., a European and Asian species (Eudromias morinellus)
2. British, Dialectal
an easy dupe
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