# phalarope

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfæləɹəʊp/

## Definitions
1. Any of three small wading birds in the genus Phalaropus, of the family Scolopacidae, that have lobed toes.

## Etymology
From New Latin Phalaropus, formed irregularly from Ancient Greek φαλαρίς (phalarís, “coot”) + πούς (poús, “foot”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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