| limicolae | (n) term used in some classifications for migratory shorebirds; coextensive with the Charadrii, Syn. suborder Limicolae |
| Limicolae | ‖n. pl. [ L. limicola a dweller in the mud; limus mud + colere to dwell. ] (Zool.) A group of shore birds, embracing the plovers, sandpipers, snipe, curlew, etc.; the Grallæ. [ 1913 Webster ] |