dotterel
1 synonym for dotterel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A foolish, easily deceived person, especially an older one whose faculties have declined.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
dotrel
Etymology
Dates from the 15th century, formed from dote (“to be foolish; senile”) and -rel (“pejorative suffix”). The bird carries this name because it is easy to catch.
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