SHELLAPPLE


Meaning of SHELLAPPLE in English

ˈsheˌlapəl noun

Etymology: alteration of earlier sheldapple, probably from obsolete English sheld particolored, variegated + dapple; akin to Middle Dutch schillede particolored, variegated — more at sheldrake

1. dialect England : chaffinch

2. dialect England : crossbill

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