noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A specific type of bird, of the genus Calcarius; it has a long claw on the hind toe of each foot.

Etymology

From long + spur.

Related phrases

Lapland longspurMcCown's longspurSmith's longspurthick-billed longspur

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