Kiebitz.
northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)
Meaning & usage
northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)
any bird of the Vanellus subfamily of medium-sized wading birds belonging to the family Charadriidae
a type of ultralight airplane, Platzer Kiebitz
a type of biplane, Focke Wulf S 24 Kiebitz
Where this word comes from
From Middle High German *kibitz, a Central German byform of gībitz(e), whence Bavarian Geibitz. Further cognate with Middle Low German kī̆vit, kī̆wit. All ultimately onomatopoeic.
kibitzer, bystander (person who watches, possibly giving unwanted comments, especially a card game, but also work being done etc.)
Where this word comes from
Backformation from kiebitzen, which see for more.
a village and surrounding recreation area, officially part of Falkenberg, southern Brandenburg, Germany
Where this word comes from
From Middle High German Kywicz, from Old Sorbian.
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