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词汇 meliphagid
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Definition of meliphagid in English:

meliphagid

noun mɛˈlɪfəɡɪd
Ornithology
  • A bird of the family Meliphagidae; a honeyeater.

adjective mɛˈlɪfəɡɪd
Ornithology
  • Of, relating to, or designating the bird family Meliphagidae.

Origin

1960s; earliest use found in Ecology. From scientific Latin Meliphagidae, family name from Meliphaga, genus name (J. W. Lewin & T. Lewin Birds New Holland 7; from ancient Greek μέλι honey + scientific Latin -phaga, feminine of -phagus: see -phagous) + -idae.

Definition of meliphagid in US English:

meliphagid

nounmɛˈlɪfəɡɪd
Ornithology
  • A bird of the family Meliphagidae; a honeyeater.

adjectivemɛˈlɪfəɡɪd
Ornithology
  • Of, relating to, or designating the bird family Meliphagidae.

Origin

1960s; earliest use found in Ecology. From scientific Latin Meliphagidae, family name from Meliphaga, genus name (J. W. Lewin & T. Lewin Birds New Holland 7; from ancient Greek μέλι honey + scientific Latin -phaga, feminine of -phagus: see -phagous) + -idae.

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