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<ornithology> Any species of Phalaropus and allied genera of small wading birds (Grallae), having lobate toes. They are often seen far from land, swimming in large flocks.
Synonyms: sea goose.
Origin: Gr. Having a patch of white +, a foot: cf. F. Phalarope.
(01 Mar 1998)
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