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单词 Egyptian plover
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Definition of Egyptian plover in English:

Egyptian plover

noun
  • An African bird of the courser family, with a striking pattern of black and white over a mainly bluish back and buff-coloured underparts.

    Pluvianus aegyptius, family Glareolidae

    Also called crocodile bird
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Egyptian Plover is sometimes called the Crocodile Bird because of the relationship they reportedly have with crocs.
    • The Egyptian plover is the tooth-cleaner for the crocodile.
    • The Egyptian plover buries its egg in sand by day and incubates at night.
 
 

Definition of Egyptian plover in US English:

Egyptian plover

noun
  • An African bird of the courser family, with a striking pattern of black and white over a mainly bluish back and buff-colored underparts.

    Pluvianus aegyptius, family Glareolidae

    Also called crocodile bird
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Egyptian plover buries its egg in sand by day and incubates at night.
    • The Egyptian plover is the tooth-cleaner for the crocodile.
    • The Egyptian Plover is sometimes called the Crocodile Bird because of the relationship they reportedly have with crocs.
 
 
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