PHALAROPES

Noun

phalaropes

plural of phalarope

Source: Wiktionary

PHALAROPE

Phal"a*rope, n. Etym: [Gr. phalarope.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: Any species of Phalaropus and allied genera of small wading birds (Grallæ), having lobate toes. They are often seen far from land, swimming in large flocks. Called also sea goose.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition