Godwit

n.

1.

(Zool.) One of several species of long-billed, wading birds of the genus Limosa, and family Tringidæ. The European black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa), the American marbled godwit (Limosa fedoa), the Hudsonian godwit (Limosa hæmastica), and others, are valued as game birds. Called also godwin.

Noun

1.

godwit - large wading bird that resembles a curlew; has a long slightly upturned bill

genus Limosa, Hudsonian godwit, limicoline bird, Limosa, Limosa haemastica, shore bird, shorebird