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yellowlegs

 

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Noun yellowlegs has 1 sense
  1. yellowlegs - either of two North American shorebird with yellow legs
    --1 is a kind of
    sandpiper
    --1 is a member of Tringa, genus Tringa
    --1 has particulars:
     greater yellowlegs, Tringa melanoleuca; lesser yellowlegs, Tringa flavipes

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Yellowlegs

Noun: Yellowlegs refers to a long-legged shorebird belonging to the genus Tringa, which is known for its distinctive yellow legs.

Example sentence: The yellowlegs gracefully waded through the shallow water in search of small aquatic insects.

Noun: Yellowlegs can also refer to either of two similar species of long-billed sandpipers, the greater yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) or the lesser yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes).

Example sentence: During migration, the yellowlegs can be frequently spotted in marshes and mudflats along the coast.

Noun: In some regions, yellowlegs is a local term used to describe a small yellow flower, typically a variety of daisy or sunflower.

Example sentence: The field was adorned with a carpet of vibrant yellowlegs, enhancing the scenery with bursts of color.

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