greenshank

English

noun
Definitions
  • A wading bird, Tringa nebularia, that has long greenish legs and is native to Eurasia.

Etymology

Compound from English green + English shank (part of the leg between the knee and ankle, lower part of the leg).

Origin

English

shank

Gloss

part of the leg between the knee and ankle, lower part of the leg

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