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Phalarope [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

The name of several species of water fowls inhabiting the northern latitudes of Europe and America.

Phalarope [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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. Called also sea goose.