n. [ So called from its note. ] 1. (Zool.) A common American tyrant flycatcher (Sayornis phœbe, or Sayornis fuscus). Called also pewit, and phœbe. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The woodcock. [ Local, U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Wood pewee (Zool.), a bird (Contopus virens) similar to the pewee (See Pewee, 1), but of smaller size. [ 1913 Webster ]