Whimbrel \Whim"brel\, n. [Cf. Whimper.]
(Zo["o]l)
Any one of several species of small curlews, especially the
European species (Numenius ph[ae]opus), called also Jack
curlew, half curlew, stone curlew, and tang whaup. See
Illustration in Appendix.
Hudsonian or, Eskimo, whimbreal, the Hudsonian curlew.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Eskimo \Es"ki*mo\, n.; pl. Eskimos. [Originally applied by the
Algonquins to the Northern Indians, and meaning eaters of raw
flesh.]
(Ethnol.)
One of a peculiar race inhabiting Arctic America and
Greenland. In many respects the Eskimos resemble the
Mongolian race. [Written also Esquimau.]
Eskimo dog (Zo["o]l.), one of a breed of large and powerful
dogs used by the Eskimos to draw sledges. It closely
resembles the gray wolf, with which it is often crossed.
Eskimo dog
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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