thick-knee

[ thik-nee ]

noun

1. any of several crepuscular or nocturnal wading birds of the family Burhinidae, of the Old World and tropical America, having a thickened joint between the femoral and tibiotarsal bones.

thick-knee

noun

1. another name for stone curlew

Word History and Origins

Origin of thick-knee¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Word History and Origins

Origin of thick-knee¹

C19: so called because it has thick knee joints

Example Sentences

The Thick-knee is migratory, visiting us in the beginning of April to stay till October.

From Project Gutenberg

Dr. Boussingault sat with one thick knee covered by his serviette and thrust into the aisle for the garons to stumble over.

From Project Gutenberg