Lapwing in Hindi
Meaning, Devanagari spelling and pronunciation
The meaning of “lapwing” in Hindi is टिटहरी, pronounced TiTahari — it is a noun. Copy the Devanagari word above, hear how it is pronounced, and use it anywhere. To type words like this yourself, try our Hindi typing tool, or explore more words in the vocabulary sets.
large crested Old World plover having wattles and spurs
From Middle English lapwynge, lapwynke, lappewincke, lapwynche, lhapwynche, from Old English hlēapewince (“lapwing”), from Old English hlēapan (“to leap”) + wincian (“to wink, make a sign”), due to its manner of flight. Cognate with West Frisian ljip (“lapwing”).
The modern form is influenced by folk etymology to resemble English wing.
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The modern form is influenced by folk etymology to resemble English wing.
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