Plover (noun)

1. A small shorebird that typically has a distinctive black-and-white or brown-and-white plumage and a short bill.
2. A bird that is of the family Charadriidae.

Origin:

The term "plover" is derived from the old english word "plofre" which is a variant of "plefer" meaning "plover bird".

Examples:

1. The plover was running along the shoreline.
2. The plover is a small shorebird with a distinctive plumage.
3. The plover's eggs are often sought after by collectors.
4. The plover is a migratory bird that breeds on Arctic tundra.
5. The golden plover is a species of plover bird.