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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries곡예
Pronunciation / Transliteration: gogye
"곡예는 습기 있는 지역에서 자주 발견됩니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A curlew, a large wading bird known for its long legs and distinctive curved bill.
"The whaup was seen flying over the marshes at dawn, its call echoing in the still air." - 2
A term used in Scottish dialect to refer to the sound made by the curlew.
"The whaup's cry is a familiar sound in the Scottish countryside."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'whaup' originates from the Old Norse word 'hǫfðingr', which referred to a leader or chief. Over time, it evolved in Scots dialect to refer specifically to a curlew, a bird known for its distinctive call, reflecting the cultural significance of the bird in Scottish folklore and rural life.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Whaup" is said worldwide
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Courlis
Transliteration: koor-lee
"Le courlis est souvent vu dans les zones humides."
Kiebitz
Transliteration: kee-bitss
"Der Kiebitz ist ein typischer Vogel in Feuchtgebieten."
Piviere
Transliteration: pee-vee-eh-reh
"Il piviere è un uccello che vive nelle zone umide."
Avefría
Transliteration: ah-beh-free-ah
"La avefría es un ave común en los humedales."
Pato-mergulhão
Transliteration: pah-toh mer-goo-lyow
"O pato-mergulhão é frequentemente encontrado em áreas úmidas."
कुरल
Transliteration: kurala
"कुरल अक्सर दलदली क्षेत्रों में देखा जाता है।"
曲嘴鹬
Transliteration: qū zuǐ yù
"曲嘴鹬常见于湿地。"
곡예
Transliteration: gogye
"곡예는 습기 있는 지역에서 자주 발견됩니다."
クールー
Transliteration: kurū
"クールーは湿地でよく見られます。"
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