Phalarope

Phal″a‐rope (?), n. [Gr. � having a patch of white + �, �, a foot: cf. F. phalarope.] (Zoöl.) Any species of Phalaropus and allied genera of small wading birds (Grallæ), having lobate toes. They are often seen far from land, swimming in large flocks. Called also sea goose.