Definitions
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Phalaropes.
Phalaropes - as a noun
Small sandpiper-like shorebird having lobate toes and being good swimmers; breed in the arctic and winter in the tropics
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
limicoline birdshore birdshorebirdHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"During the breeding season, male phalaropes take on the responsibility of incubating the eggs."
"Some species of phalaropes can be found in the Arctic regions."
"Female phalaropes are more brightly colored than males."
"The population of Wilson's phalaropes has been steadily declining in recent years."
"Their unique spinning behavior while foraging helps phalaropes stir up prey from the water."
Word Game Points
Is PHALAROPES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, phalaropes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PHALAROPES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is PHALAROPES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, phalaropes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPHALAROPES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is PHALAROPES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, phalaropes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPHALAROPES has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
