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greater yellowlegs

 

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Noun greater yellowlegs has 1 sense
  1. greater yellowlegs, Tringa melanoleuca - a variety of yellowlegs
    --1 is a kind of yellowlegs

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Greater Yellowlegs

Description

The Greater Yellowlegs is a large shorebird and a member of the sandpiper family. It has long, yellow legs, a long, straight bill, and a mottled brown body with white underparts. This species is known for its distinctive and melodious calls.

Sense 1 (Noun)

Definition: A migratory bird native to North America, typically found in marshy areas.

Example Sentence: While birdwatching at the local wetlands, I spotted a flock of greater yellowlegs feeding near the shore.

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Sense 2 (Adjective)

Definition: Referring to a person or thing of greater size, importance, or influence.

Example Sentence: In the rivalry between the two basketball teams, the coach always emphasized the need for greater yellowlegs, urging his players to excel beyond their capabilities.

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Sense 3 (Adjective)

Definition: Pertaining to a popular species of bird that is commonly found in a specific local area.

Example Sentence: The greater yellowlegs is a prized species among local birdwatchers due to its regular appearances in our region's wetlands.

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