Dovekeys

/ˈdʌvkiz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of dovekey; multiple small seabirds (little auks) or multiple diving birds.

Etymology

Simple plural of dovekey, formed by changing the '-y' to '-ies' as with most English words ending in '-y'.

Kelly Says

Birdwatchers in Arctic regions get extremely excited when they spot flocks of dovekeys because the numbers can tell them a lot about ocean health and climate changes in the far north.

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