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English > 1 sense of the word Haematopus:
NOUNanimalHaematopus, genus Haematopusoystercatchers
English > Haematopus: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
Meaningoystercatchers.
Synonymgenus Haematopus
Member ofCharadriiformes, order Charadriiformeslarge diverse order of aquatic birds found along seacoasts and inland waters
Membersoystercatcher, oyster catcherBlack-and-white shorebird with stout legs and bill
Broaderbird genusA genus of birds