Becassine

/ˌbɛkəˈsiːn/ noun

A snipe or other similar game bird; a variant spelling of 'bécassine' from French.

From French 'bécassine,' a diminutive of 'bécasse' (woodcock), referring to smaller snipe-like birds. Used in English culinary and ornithological contexts.

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