Godwit

Definition of Godwit

God´wit   Pronunciation: gǒd´wĭt
n.1.(Zool.) One of several species of long-billed, wading birds of the genus Limosa, and family Tringidæ. The European black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa), the American marbled godwit (Limosa fedoa), the Hudsonian godwit (Limosa hæmastica), and others, are valued as game birds. Called also godwin.

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genus Limosa, Hudsonian godwit, limicoline bird, Limosa, Limosa haemastica, shore bird, shorebird
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