Neophron

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Definition

Noun 1. A genus of birds in the family Accipitridae: Neophron is the genus name for a specific type of Old World vulture. It is a taxonomic classification used in biology.

Usage
  • The word is used almost exclusively in scientific, zoological, or ornithological contexts. It is a proper noun (the name of a genus) and is always capitalized.
  • It is typically followed by a species name to identify a specific type of vulture within this genus.
Examples
  • Scientific Classification: " is one of the genera within the subfamily Gypaetinae."
  • Species Identification: "The Egyptian vulture is scientifically known as ."
Advanced Usage
  • The genus is monotypic, meaning it contains only one widely recognized extant (living) species: (the Egyptian vulture).
Variants and Related Words
  • Neophron percnopterus (n.): The full binomial name for the Egyptian vulture, the sole living species in this genus.
  • Accipitridae (n.): The bird of prey family that includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures like those in the genus .
Synonyms
  • Genus Neophron: This is the formal synonym, as "genus" is part of the full taxonomic label.
Notes on Meaning

This word has a single, highly specific meaning in scientific nomenclature. It does not have general, idiomatic, or figurative uses in everyday language.

Noun
  1. a genus of Accipitridae

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