peewit/ˈpiːwɪt/EtymologyOnomatopoeic; for the pronunciation /ˈpjuːɪt/ and corresponding form pewit, compare leeward, Seward, steward.peewit means any of several birds:; northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus). Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 75 out of 100.nounAny of several birds:; northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)Any of several birds:; laughing gull (Xema ridibundus)Any of several birds:; pewee or peeweeAny of several birds:; A magpie-lark (Grallina cyanoleuca).“A hawk came swooping down near tree-level to be immediately assailed by screeching pee-wits.”The sound of the call of one of these birds.