phalarope
n. நீரினுள் நடக்கவும் நீந்தவும் வல்ல சிறுபறவை வகை.
Phal"a*rope, n. Etym: [Gr. phalarope.] (Zoöl.) Defn: Any species of Phalaropus and allied genera of small wading birds (Grallæ), having lobate toes. They are often seen far from land, swimming in large flocks. Called also sea goose.