Definition of Turnstone

1. Noun. Migratory shorebirds of the plover family that turn over stones in searching for food.

Generic synonyms: Plover
Group relationships: Arenaria, Genus Arenaria
Specialized synonyms: Arenaria Interpres, Ruddy Turnstone, Arenaria-melanocephala, Black Turnstone

Definition of Turnstone

1. n. Any species of limicoline birds of the genera Strepsilas and Arenaria, allied to the plovers, especially the common American and European species (Strepsilas interpres). They are so called from their habit of turning up small stones in search of mollusks and other aquatic animals. Called also brant bird, sand runner, sea quail, sea lark, sparkback, and skirlcrake.

Definition of Turnstone

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Medical Definition of Turnstone

1. Any species of limicoline birds of the genera Strepsilas and Arenaria, allied to the plovers, especially the common American and European species (Strepsilas interpres). They are so called from their habit of turning up small stones in search of mollusks and other aquatic animals. Called also brant bird, sand runner, sea quail, sea lark, sparkback, and skirlcrake. Black turnstone, the California turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala). The adult in summer is mostly black, except some white streaks on the chest and forehead, and two white loral spots. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Turnstone

turnpike
turnpikes
turnround
turns
turnskin
turnskins
turnsole
turnsole
turnsoles
turnspit
turnspit
turnspits
turnstile
turnstiles
turnstone (current term)
turnstone (current term)
turnstones
turntable
turntables
turnup
turnups
turnus
turnverein
turnvereins
turn around
turn away
turn a blind eye
turn a loss
turn a nice dime
turn a nice dollar

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