Pewit (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small black-headed European gull.
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Meaning 2
Small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America.
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Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pewit's distinctive song echoed through the forest, a series of whistled notes that rose and fell in a gentle cadence.
- As I walked through the woods, I spotted a pewit perched on a low-hanging branch, its olive feathers blending seamlessly into the surroundings.
- The pewit's habitat is typically found in mature forests with dense understory, where it can flit between the trees in search of insects.
- A pewit's nest is often difficult to spot, as it is usually hidden in a thicket or shrub, but the female's constant trips to and from the nest can give away its location.
- In the spring, pewits are common migrants through the eastern United States, and can be seen stopping to refuel at woodland edges and clearings.
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Meaning 3
Large crested Old World plover having wattles and spurs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The lapwing, also known as the pewit, is a large crested Old World plover having wattles and spurs.
- In the fields, we spotted a pewit with its distinctive crest and loud call.
- The pewit's unique mating rituals involve elaborate displays of its brightly colored plumage.
- As the pewit flew overhead, its spurs glinted in the sunlight, a striking sight.
- After spotting a pewit in the wetlands, the birdwatcher quickly grabbed her binoculars for a closer look.