Definitions

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  • proper noun A taxonomic family within the order Apodiformes — the swifts.

Etymologies

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Apus +‎ -idae

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Examples

  • Apodidae: We're in the process of learning this game as well.

    The Sietch Blog keithf 2009

  • Apodidae: We're in the process of learning this game as well.

    The Sietch Blog 2009

  • Indeed their legs are almost entirely useless: The Latin name for the family Apodidae means "without legs," though the feet have strong claws for clinging to the nest site.

    unknown title 2009

  • I am gradually putting together my own thoughts on the mess ... keithf: Beautifully put, Apodidae: "Beneath and between the cracks."

    The Sietch Blog 2009

  • Apodidae: By all means use the phrase and put it to good use in your writing.

    The Sietch Blog 2009

  • Apodidae: You're right about the protests changing nothing.

    The Sietch Blog 2009

  • - Griffin is far from perfect, and really needs to reconsider a lot of ... jaq: Yes Apodidae, its only human nature to seek a better standard of living, but then i dont think immigration has ever been about offering a ...

    The Sietch Blog 2009

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