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redshanks

/ˈrɛdʃæŋks/

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Archibebe patirrojo

Either of two species of Old World wading bird in the genus Tringa that have long red legs.

Examples :

"While birdwatching at the coast, we spotted a pair of redshanks probing the mudflats for food with their long, red legs. "

Mientras observábamos aves en la costa, vimos un par de archibebes patirrojos sondeando las marismas en busca de alimento con sus largas patas rojas.

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Ceratodon púrpura

A species of moss (Ceratodon purpureus), also known as fire moss or purple horn toothed moss.

Examples :

"The garden path, usually covered in green moss, was instead brightened by patches of redshanks after the fire, giving it a reddish-purple hue. "

El sendero del jardín, usualmente cubierto de musgo verde, se iluminó en cambio con parches de Ceratodon púrpura después del incendio, dándole un tono rojizo-púrpura.

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Centinodia, hierba de la sangre

Lady's thumb or redleg (Persicaria maculosa), an herb in the buckwheat family.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully pulled out the redshanks growing near the vegetable patch, as they were starting to crowd out the tomatoes. "

El jardinero sacó cuidadosamente la centinodia que crecía cerca del huerto, ya que estaba empezando a desplazar a los tomates.

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Persona con las piernas desnudas; uno de los escoceses de las Tierras Altas

A bare-legged person; one of the Scottish Highlanders, who wore kilts.

Examples :

"Visiting Scotland, the tourists chuckled, calling the kilted men "redshanks" as they marched in the parade. "

Visitando Escocia, los turistas se rieron, llamando a los hombres con kilt "personas con las piernas desnudas" mientras marchaban en el desfile.

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