Ploceidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of small passerine birds: Ploceidae is the scientific family name for a group of small, seed-eating birds commonly known as weaverbirds or weavers. These birds are known for their intricate, woven nests.
Usage
- The word "Ploceidae" is used in formal, scientific, or ornithological contexts to classify and discuss this specific family of birds. It is a taxonomic term.
- Example:
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Advanced Usage
- In scientific writing, the family name is often italicized: .
- It can be used in a broader ecological context:
Variants and Related Words
- Weaver (n): A common name for birds in the Ploceidae family.
- Weaverbird (n): Another common name for these birds.
- Ploceid (adj/n): An adjective meaning "relating to the Ploceidae family," or a noun meaning "a bird of the Ploceidae family."
- Example (adj): The ploceid nest is a marvel of avian architecture.
Synonyms
- Weaver birds
- Weavers
Notes
- "Ploceidae" is a plural noun (treating the family as a collective group). A single bird is a "ploceid" or a "weaver."
- This term is specific to biological classification and is not typically used in everyday conversation.
Noun
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weaverbirds
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