Alcedo

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The genus name for a group of birds in the kingfisher family: "Alcedo" is the scientific name for the type genus of the family Alcedinidae, which includes many typical river kingfishers.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The common kingfisher belongs to the genus Alcedo.
    • Alcedo is characterized by its brilliant plumage and fish-eating habits.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: The word "Alcedo" is used almost exclusively in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify and discuss specific kingfisher species.
    • The researcher published a paper on the morphological variations within Alcedo.
Variants and Related Words
  • Alcedinidae (n): The biological family name for all kingfishers, with "Alcedo" as its type genus.
    • The family Alcedinidae includes genera like Alcedo and Ceyx.
  • Alcedine (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the kingfisher family Alcedinidae.
    • The alcedine birds were observed near the riverbank.
Synonyms
  • Kingfisher genus: A descriptive synonym in common, non-scientific language.
  • Type genus of Alcedinidae: The precise taxonomic synonym.
Notes on Meaning
  • This word has a single, highly specific meaning in scientific nomenclature. It is not used in general English conversation but is essential in zoology and ornithology.
Noun
  1. type genus of the Alcedinidae

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