whimbrel
The origin and history of whimbrel.
Etymology
The origin of whimbrel is not certain, though it may come from whimper plus the ending -el, referring to the sound of the bird's cry.
The origin and history of whimbrel.
The origin of whimbrel is not certain, though it may come from whimper plus the ending -el, referring to the sound of the bird's cry.
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