killdeer Meaning & Definition
/ˈkɪldɪɹ/
What Does Killdeer Mean?
Killdeer is used as a noun meaning A North American plover (Charadrius vociferus) with a distinctive cry and territorial behavior that includes feigning injury to attract predators and spare the young in the nest.
Killdeer in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkɪldɪɹ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | kildeer, killdeer plover and charadrius vociferus |
| Plural | killdeers |
Killdeer Definition (Noun)
- A North American plover (Charadrius vociferus) with a distinctive cry and territorial behavior that includes feigning injury to attract predators and spare the young in the nest.
Synonyms of Killdeer
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Killdeer in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
killdeer (plural killdeers or killdeer)
Origin of Killdeer
Imitative of the bird's call.
Pronouncing Killdeer
You say killdeer as //ˈkɪldɪɹ//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Killdeer
What part of speech is killdeer?
Killdeer is a noun.
What is another word for killdeer?
You can replace killdeer with words such as kildeer, killdeer plover and charadrius vociferus. See the full list of killdeer synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of killdeer?
The plural of killdeer is killdeers.