Definition of Turnstone

  • (n.) Any species of limicoline birds of the genera Strepsilas and Arenaria, allied to the plovers, especially the common American and European species (Strepsilas interpres). They are so called from their habit of turning up small stones in search of mollusks and other aquatic animals. Called also brant bird, sand runner, sea quail, sea lark, sparkback, and skirlcrake.

Synonyms of Turnstone


No Synonyms Found.

Antonyms of Turnstone


No Antonyms Found.

Homophones of Turnstone


No Homophones Found.