rasorial

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There is the same need for a substitute for rasorial, which is only applicable to birds 246} Distribution and Classification of Animals, p. 248 255} Researches, 4th edition, i.

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  1. adjective Characteristically scratching the ground for food. Used of chickens and similar birds.

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  1. From Late Latin rāsor, scraper, from Latin rāsus, past participle of rādere, to scrape; see rēd- in Indo-European roots.

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  1. New Latin, from Rasores + -ial.
 

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/rəˈsoʊraiəl/
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