Catalan

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Etymology

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From siberlí, an alteration of sibil·lí (sibylline), in reference to the bird's sharp cry (The Song of the Sibyl being a popular performance piece in the mediaeval Catalan Countries).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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xamerlí m (plural xamerlins)

  1. stone-curlew
    Synonym: torlit

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