Dolichonyx

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Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of birds: Dolichonyx is the genus name for a specific type of New World blackbird. It contains a single species, the bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus).

Usage
  • The word is used primarily in scientific, ornithological, and academic contexts to refer to this specific genus.
  • It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
Examples
  • The Dolichonyx is known for its remarkable long-distance migrations.
  • Ornithologists studied the unique song patterns of Dolichonyx oryzivorus.
  • The field guide listed the bobolink under its genus name, Dolichonyx.
Advanced Usage
  • The name is derived from Greek, with meaning "long" and meaning "claw," referring to the bird's long hind claws.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bobolink (n): The common name for the single species within the genus .
  • Dolichonyx oryzivorus (n): The full binomial (scientific) name for the bobolink.
Synonyms
  • Bobolink (when referring to the species itself, not the genus)
Notes on Meaning
  • The term refers specifically to the taxonomic genus. In everyday language, the common name "bobolink" is almost always used instead.
Noun
  1. bobolinks

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