What is another word for willet?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪlɪt] (IPA)

The Willet, a large shorebird common in North and South America, is known by several different names depending on its habitat and region. In the United States, it is also referred to as the "pill-billed Willet" due to its thick, wedge-shaped bill. In Mexico, it is called "tortolita playera" or "beach turtledove" due to its soft cooing call. In some Spanish-speaking countries, it is known as "chochín" or "pajarraco" which roughly translates to "big bird". Other synonyms for the Willet include the "semipalmated Willet" and "Western Willet" which denote variations of the species found in specific regions.

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What are the hypernyms for Willet?

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What are the hyponyms for Willet?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for willet (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Willet?

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Usage examples for Willet

The need of sympathy with childhood was revealed by Dickens most strongly by the cruelty, the coercion, and the harshness of such characters as Squeers, Creakle, Bumble, the Murdstones, Mrs. Gargery, John willet, Mrs. Pipchin, Mrs. Clennam, and the teachers in The Grinders' school.
"Dickens As an Educator"
James L. (James Laughlin) Hughes
John willet, in Barnaby Rudge, is used as a means of convincing parents that they should respect the feelings and opinions of children.
"Dickens As an Educator"
James L. (James Laughlin) Hughes
"The proper time's no time, sir," repeated John willet; "when I was your age I never talked, I never wanted to talk.
"Dickens As an Educator"
James L. (James Laughlin) Hughes

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