turnstone
English
Etymology
Noun
turnstone (plural turnstones)
- Either of two species of coastal wading bird, Arenaria interpres and Arenaria melanocephala, that breed in the Arctic and readily turn stones or seaweed looking for hidden invertebrates.
Derived terms
- black turnstone(Please check if this is already defined at target. Replace
{{vern}}with a regular link if already defined. Add novern=1 if not defined.) (Arenaria melanocephala) - ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
Translations
coastal wading bird
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