Dovekies

/ˈdʌvkiz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of dovekie; multiple small seabirds (little auks).

Etymology

Plural of the variant spelling 'dovekie,' formed by adding '-s'.

Kelly Says

In the past decade, climate change has been pushing dovekies further south from their normal Arctic homes, so bird enthusiasts in New England have started spotting them more often along the coast.

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