sanderling

(san′dər liŋ)

noun

a small, gray-and-white sandpiper (Calidris alba), often found on sandy beaches

Origin: < sand + ? OE yrthling, farmer, kind of bird, lit., earthling

See sanderling in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A small shore bird (Crocethia alba) related to the sandpipers, having predominantly gray and white plumage.

Origin:

Origin: Perhaps from sand

Origin: + -ling¹

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