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curlew in Russian

curlew in Russian is кроншне́п, кроншнеп — curlew means a migratory wading bird with a long, slender, downward-curving bill.

curlew in Russian

кроншне́п
noun
Pronounced: kronshnep
Any of several migratory wading birds in the genus Numenius, remarkable for their long, slender, downcurved bills.
кроншнеп
noun
Pronounced: kronshnep
Any of several migratory wading birds in the genus Numenius, remarkable for their long, slender, downcurved bills.

What does "curlew" mean?

  1. noun A migratory wading bird with a long, slender, downward-curving bill.
    "A curlew probed the mudflats for worms at low tide."
  2. noun In Australia, a stone curlew, a ground-dwelling bird with a distinctive wailing cry.
    "The stockmen said the curlew's cry at night was an eerie sound."
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curlew in a sentence

  • A curlew probed the mudflats for worms at low tide.
  • The bubbling call of a curlew carried across the estuary.
  • The stockmen said the curlew's cry at night was an eerie sound.
  • A pair of curlews stood motionless near the woodpile at dusk.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "curlew" in Russian?
"curlew" in Russian is кроншне́п, кроншнеп. curlew means: A migratory wading bird with a long, slender, downward-curving bill.
How do you pronounce кроншне́п?
"curlew" in Russian is кроншне́п, pronounced "kronshnep".
How do you use "curlew" in a sentence?
Example: "A curlew probed the mudflats for worms at low tide." In Russian, "curlew" is кроншне́п, кроншнеп.
Are there other ways to say "curlew" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "curlew": кроншне́п, кроншнеп.
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