phalarope

/ˈfæləɹəʊp/

phalarope

English Noun

Definition

Any of three small wading birds in the genus Phalaropus, of the family Scolopacidae, that have lobed toes.

Etymology

From New Latin Phalaropus, formed irregularly from Ancient Greek φαλαρίς (phalarís, “coot”) + πούς (poús, “foot”).