单词 | coraciiform |
释义 | coraciiform in British English (ˌkɒrəˈsaɪɪˌfɔːm) adjective of, relating to, or belonging to the Coraciiformes, an order of birds including the kingfishers, bee-eaters, hoopoes, and hornbills Word origin C20: from New Latin Coracias name of genus, from Greek korakias a chough + -i- + -form; related to Greek korax ravencoraciiform in American English (ˌkɔrəˈsaɪəˌfɔrm) adjective of or belonging to an order (Coraciiformes) of birds with a strong, sharp bill, fused front toes, and usually bright coloration, as the kingfishers, bee eaters, and hornbills Word origin < ModL Coracii, name of the suborder < Gr korax, raven1 + -form |
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