longspur
nounEtymology From long + spur.
1
Any of the birds of the genus Calcarius, having a long claw on the hind toe of each foot.
- Derived terms
- Lapland longspur, McCown's longspur, Smith's longspur, thick-billed longspur
noun
Etymology From long + spur.
Any of the birds of the genus Calcarius, having a long claw on the hind toe of each foot.
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