Loxia

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Definition

Noun 1. A genus of finches: Loxia is the genus name for a group of small passerine birds commonly known as crossbills. The defining characteristic of birds in this genus is their unique crossed mandibles (the tips of the upper and lower beak cross over each other), which they use to extract seeds from conifer cones.

Usage
  • The genus includes several species, such as the red crossbill and the white-winged crossbill.
  • Ornithologists study the feeding ecology of species.
  • The crossed bill of a is a specialized adaptation.
Advanced Usage
  • The genus name is often used in scientific and birdwatching contexts. In general conversation, the common name "crossbill" is more frequently used.
  • It can be used attributively (like an adjective) in compound terms to specify types, e.g., species, population.
Variants and Related Words
  • Crossbill (n): The common name for any bird of the genus .
  • Loxian (adj): A rarely used adjective meaning "of or pertaining to the genus ."
Synonyms
  • Crossbill
Notes on Meaning
  • Loxia refers specifically to the taxonomic genus. It is a scientific term.
  • The word is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs due to its specialized, scientific nature.
Noun
  1. crossbill

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