dotterel

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈdɒtrəl/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(dot′ər əl)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
dot•ter•el  (dot′ər əl),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Birdsany of several plovers usually inhabiting upland areas, esp. Eudromias morinellus, of Europe and Asia.
  2. British Termsa silly, stupid person, esp. one who is easily duped.
Also, dot•trel  (do′trəl).USA pronunciation 
  • late Middle English dotrelle. See dote, -rel 1400–50

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
dotterel, dottrel / ˈdɒtrəl/
  1. a rare Eurasian plover, Eudromias morinellus, with reddish-brown underparts and white bands around the head and neck
  2. a person who is foolish or easily duped
Etymology: 15th Century dotrelle; see dote
'dotterel' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
plover

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