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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Zoöl.), Prov. Eng. The female bar-tailed godwit.
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sionnach commented on the word scamell
the bar-tailed godwit. (also scammel)
February 5, 2008
reesetee commented on the word scamell
Neat word. Sionnach, did your source mention whether this refers only to a female godwit? I've seen that definition in a few places.
February 5, 2008
sionnach commented on the word scamell
Nope, r_t, Mrs Byrne doesn't specify the sex of the godwit.
February 5, 2008
reesetee commented on the word scamell
Ah, good old Mrs. Byrne. :-) Thanks, s.
February 5, 2008