Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In ornithology: A partridge, Cyrtonyx massena. See cut under
Cyrtonyx . - noun A trogon, Trogon massena.
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Examples
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The largest species (Trogon massena, Gould) is one foot in length, dark bronze green above, with the smaller wing feathers speckled white and black, and the belly of a beautiful carmine.
The Naturalist in Nicaragua Thomas Belt 1855
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Maple Street Massena Sidewalk Construction construction crews are now working on new sidewalks before the winter on maple street in massena, new york kicks into upstate. maple street appears to have been fully paved and finishing touches are being conducted with new sidewalks.
WN.com - Articles related to First flu virus detector in JDWNRH 2010
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Maple Street Massena Sidewalk Construction construction crews are now working on new sidewalks before the winter on maple street in massena, new york kicks into upstate. maple street appears to have been fully paved and finishing touches are being conducted with new sidewalks.
WN.com - Articles related to First flu virus detector in JDWNRH 2010
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However, at dinner-time, you shall try for yourself; and you will meet with very few people who, like you, have partaken of the _trogon massena_. "
Aventures d'un jeune naturaliste. English Lucien Biart 1863
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