Definitions

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  • proper noun A taxonomic family within the order Coraciiformes — the motmots.

Etymologies

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Momotus +‎ -idae

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Examples

  • Rooks Corvus frugilegus and motmots (Momotidae*) are other good examples.

    Archive 2006-06-01 Darren Naish 2006

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