General
whaup
What does whaup mean?
A curlew, the long-billed wading bird of moor and shore.
"Ye can hear the whaups callin' ower the moor."
Origin
Scots, imitative of the bird's cry.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'whaup'?
A whaup is a curlew, the long-billed wading bird found on moors and shores.
Where does the word 'whaup' come from?
It's Scots, imitative of the curlew's distinctive call.
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