'Charadriiformes' definitions:
Definition of 'Charadriiformes'
(from WordNet)
noun
Large diverse order of aquatic birds found along seacoasts and inland waters: shorebirds and coastal diving birds; most feed on anima life [syn: Charadriiformes, order Charadriiformes]
Definition of 'Charadriiformes'
From: GCIDE
- Charadriiformes \Charadriiformes\ n. large diverse order of aquatic birds found along seacoasts and inland waters; shorebirds and coastal diving birds; most feed on animal life.
- Syn: order Charadriiformes. [WordNet 1.5]