Find the word definition

The Collaborative International Dictionary
Limnocryptes gallinula

Jacksnipe \Jack"snipe`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)

  1. A small European snipe ( Limnocryptes gallinula); -- called also judcock, jedcock, juddock, jed, and half snipe.

  2. A small American sandpiper ( Tringa maculata); -- called also pectoral sandpiper, and grass snipe.