Definition of Dotterel. Meaning of Dotterel. Synonyms of Dotterel

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Definition of Dotterel

Dotterel
Dotterel Dot"ter*el, a. [Cf. Dottard.] Decayed. ``Some old dotterel trees.' [Obs.] --Ascham.
Dotterel
Dotterel Dot"ter*el, n. [From Dote, v. i.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A European bird of the Plover family (Eudromias, or Charadrius, morinellus). It is tame and easily taken, and is popularly believed to imitate the movements of the fowler. In catching of dotterels we see how the foolish bird playeth the ape in gestures. -- Bacon. Note: The ringed dotterel (or ring plover) is Charadrius hiaticula. 2. A silly fellow; a dupe; a gull. --Barrow.

Meaning of Dotterel from wikipedia

- The Eurasian dotterel (Eudromias morinellus), also known in Europe as just dotterel, is a small wader in the plover family of birds. It is the only species...
- The dotterel or Eurasian dotterel (Eudromias morinellus) is a species of plover found in the Northern Hemisphere. Dotterel may also refer to other plovers:...
- The black-fronted dotterel (Charadrius melanops) is a small plover in the family Charadriidae that is found throughout much of Australia and New Zealand...
- The inland dotterel (Peltohyas australis) is an endemic bird of the arid Australian interior. It forms loose flocks in sp****ly vegetated gibber plain...
- The New Zealand dotterel (Anarhynchus obscurus) is a species of s****bird found only in certain areas of New Zealand. It is also called the New Zealand...
- various ground-nesting birds (family Charadriidae) akin to plovers and dotterels. They range from 10 to 16 inches (25 to 41 cm) in length, and are noted...
- The rufous-chested dotterel (Zonibyx modestus) or rufous-chested plover, is a species of bird in subfamily Charadriinae of family Charadriidae. It is found...
- The tawny-throated dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae, the plovers and their relatives. It is found in Argentina...
- The hooded plover or hooded dotterel (Charadrius cucullatus) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It is endemic to southern Australia, where...
- The red-kneed dotterel (Erythrogonys cinctus) is a species of plover in a monotypic genus in the subfamily Vanellinae. It is often gregarious and will...