Definition of Dunlin. Meaning of Dunlin. Synonyms of Dunlin

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Definition of Dunlin

Dunlin
Dunlin Dun"lin, n. [Prob. of Celtic origin; cf. Gael. dun hill (E. dune), and linne pool, pond, lake, E. lin.] (Zo["o]l.) A species of sandpiper (Tringa alpina); -- called also churr, dorbie, grass bird, and red-backed sandpiper. It is found both in Europe and America.

Meaning of Dunlin from wikipedia

- The dunlin (Calidris alpina) is a small wader in the genus Calidris. The English name is a dialect form of "dunling", first recorded in 1531–1532. It derives...
- A dunlin is a wading bird. Dunlin may also refer to: USS Dunlin, several ships in the U.S. Navy Dunlin oilfield, situated off the coast of Scotland All...
- The Dunlin oilfield is situated 195 km northeast of Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, in block number 211/23a and 211/24a. It was originally operated by S****...
- five properties which include Collegio alla Querce in Florence, Italy, The Dunlin in Kiawah River, South Carolina, The Hearst Hotel in San Francisco, California...
- Philomachus. Broad-billed sandpipers are small waders, slightly smaller than the dunlin, but with a longer straighter bill, and shorter legs. The breeding adult...
- USS Dunlin (AM-361) was an Admirable-class minesweeper built for the United States Navy during World War II. She earned three battle stars in service in...
- transferred to the British Ministry of War Transport (MoWT) and renamed Empire Dunlin. She was transferred to Norway in 1942 and renamed Norlom. She served until...
- Tagus supports pied avocet, grey plover, dunlin, bar-tailed godwit and common redshank. The Sado Estuary holds dunlin, Eurasian curlew, grey plover and common...
- pygmaea Red-necked stint, Calidris ruficollis Sanderling, Calidris alba Dunlin, Calidris alpina Rock sandpiper, Calidris ptilocnemis Purple sandpiper,...
- Bald Eagles and Gyrfalcons on the Kill Rate of Peregrine Falcons Hunting Dunlins Wintering in British Columbia". Condor. 114 (2): 290–294. doi:10.1525/cond...