merops
/ˈmɛrɒps/noun
Originally: the European bee-eater, Merops apiaster. Now usually (in form Merops): the genus (family Meropidae) containing this and most other bee-eaters; a bird of this genus.
- Valid publication of the genus name: Linnaeus Systema Naturae (ed. 10, 1758) I. 117..
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Ray (1627–1705), naturalist and theologian. From classical Latin merops from ancient Greek μέροψ bee-eater, of uncertain origin.
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