dunlin

dun·lin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [duhn-lin]
- /ˈdʌn lɪn/
- /ˈdʌnlɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhn-lin]
- /ˈdʌn lɪn/

Definitions of dunlin word

noun dunlin a common sandpiper, Calidris alpina, that breeds in the northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere. 1
noun dunlin A migratory sandpiper with a down -curved bill and (in the breeding season) a reddish -brown back and black belly. It is the most common small wader of the northern hemisphere. 1
noun dunlin a small sandpiper, Calidris (or Erolia) alpina, of northern and arctic regions, having a brown back and black breast in summer 0
noun dunlin a small sandpiper (Calidris alpina) with breeding plumage marked by a reddish back, a black patch on the belly, and a striped breast 0
noun dunlin A small wading bird, Calidris alpina, found along the coast and with a distinctive black belly patch in its breeding plumage. A type of stint. 0

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Origin of dunlin

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; variant of dunling. See dun2, -ling1

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Parts of speech for Dunlin

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dunlin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

dunlin usage trend in Literature

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