HyperDic: woodcock_snipe

English > 2 senses of the expression woodcock snipe:
NOUNanimalwoodcock snipe, great snipe, Gallinago mediaOld World snipe larger / larger and darker than the whole snipe
animalwoodcock snipe, American woodcock, Philohela minorsmall long-billed woodcock
English > woodcock snipe: 2 senses > noun 1, animal
MeaningOld World snipe larger / larger and darker than the whole snipe.
Synonymsgreat snipe, Gallinago media
Member ofGallinago, genus Gallinago, Capella, genus Capellasnipes
BroadersnipeOld or New World straight-billed game bird of the sandpiper family
English > woodcock snipe: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaningsmall long-billed woodcock; prized as a game bird.
SynonymsAmerican woodcock, Philohela minor
Member ofPhilohela, genus PhilohelaAmerican woodcocks
Broaderwoodcockgame bird of the sandpiper family that resembles a snipe

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