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词汇 hemipode
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Definition of hemipode in English:

hemipode

nounˈhɛmɪpəʊd
  • another term for button-quail
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The buttonquails or hemipodes resemble, but are unrelated to, the true quails.
    • The buttonquails or hemipodes are a small family of birds which closely resemble true quails, but are unrelated to them.
    • Also called a hemipode, it resembles a true quail in appearance and way of life but is more closely related to sandgrouse and pigeons.
    • There's a slim chance of picking up Madeiran petrel on my forthcoming Canaries trip, and I now know of a site in Morocco where the hemipodes are said to be still present and calling.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from modern Latin Hemipodius (former genus name), from Greek hēmi- 'half' + pous, pod- 'foot'.

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