pewit
Americannoun
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the lapwing, Vanellus vanellus.
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the phoebe.
noun
Etymology
Origin of pewit
First recorded in 1520–30; imitative
Example Sentences
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The pewit is universal on the hills, but will inevitably be driven away from all that portion of Salisbury Plain used for military purposes.
From A Shepherd's Life Impressions of the South Wiltshire Downs by W. H. (William Henry) Hudson
They lingered in an agony of suspense, not daring to leave until they saw that Jock and Alan were safe, and then from a little distance up the shore came the pewit call.
From The Scotch Twins by Lucy Fitch Perkins
Pewit, phoebe, phoebe; pewit, phoebe, they contentedly but rather monotonously sing as they investigate all the sites in the neighborhood.
From Bird Neighbors by Neltje Blanchan
Now and then I caught the cry of a pewit, or saw a snipe glance up from his bed; but mainly I was busied about the mare.
From The Splendid Spur by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
The characteristic species of this part of the down country, comprising the parish of Winterbourne Bishop, are the pewit, magpie, turtledove, mistle-thrush, and starling.
From A Shepherd's Life Impressions of the South Wiltshire Downs by W. H. (William Henry) Hudson
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