Found 2 items, similar to Limicolae.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Limicolae Limicolae n : term used in some classifications for migratory shorebirds; coextensive with the Charadrii [syn: suborder Limicolae]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Limicolae Limicolae \Li*mic"o*l[ae]\ (l[-i]*m[i^]k"[-o]*l[=e]), n. pl. [L. limicola a dweller in the mud; limus mud + colere to dwell.] (Zo["o]l.) A group of shore birds, embracing the plovers, sandpipers, snipe, curlew, etc.; the Grall[ae]. [1913 Webster]