- phalar
- 1) , -i, «is, -o (G). A coot2) , -o (G). White-crested
Dictionary of word roots and combining forms . Donald J. Borror. 2013.
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phalarope — /fal euh rohp /, n. any of three species of small, aquatic birds of the family Phalaropodidae, resembling sandpipers but having lobate toes. [1770 80; < F < NL Phalaropus genus name < Gk phalar(ís) coot + o O + pous footed; see POD] * * * Any of… … Universalium
Phalère (bijou) — Phalère nom féminin du latin phalaræ désignant phalère, et du mot grec ta phalara (τὰ φάλαρα). Reconstitution du port de l ensemble des neuf phalères trouvées dans le trésor de Lauersfort, datant de 140 de notre ère. Description Il s agit d une… … Wikipédia en Français
DONARIA — proprie loca sunt, in quibus dona reponebantur Deorum, abusive templa, ut loquitur Serv. ad illum v. Virg. Georgu. l. 3. v. 533. Imparibus ductos alta ad donaria currus. Postea nomine hoc accipi coepêre ipsa dona, quae Diis dicata et consecrata… … Hofmann J. Lexicon universale
TEUTUS — Vessae seu Inessae princeps, dolo Phalaridis subversus. Polyaen. l. 5. c. 1. in Phalar. com. 4 … Hofmann J. Lexicon universale
phalarope — phal•a•rope [[t]ˈfæl əˌroʊp[/t]] n. orn any of three small aquatic birds, akin to or part of the sandpiper family, having lobed toes adapted for swimming: the males are the sole or primary tenders of the eggs and young • Etymology: 1770–80; <… … From formal English to slang
