[1700–10]This word is first recorded in the period 1700–10. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: cozy, emphatic, envelope, marquise, sliding scale
Examples of 'green plover' in a sentence
green plover
From this they get their other name of green plover.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Likewise, the green plover has disappeared altogether from our farm.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The bird, also known as the peewit, green plover or many other things, has dazzling plumage and is wonderful to watch dancing on the wind.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Lapwings are green plovers and are also known as peewits for their call.