cinclus
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of birds: Cinclus is the type genus of the family Cinclidae, which comprises birds commonly known as dippers.
Usage Examples
- The Cinclus genus includes species adapted to life along fast-flowing streams.
- Ornithologists study the Cinclus to understand aquatic adaptations in passerine birds.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification, Cinclus is used to denote the genus that serves as the reference point for the family Cinclidae.
- The family Cinclidae is defined by the characteristics of the genus Cinclus.
Variants and Related Words
- Cinclidae (noun): The bird family to which the genus belongs; the dippers.
- dipper (noun): The common name for birds in the family Cinclidae, known for their ability to walk underwater in search of food.
Synonyms
- dipper (common name)
Notes on Meaning
- The word Cinclus is primarily used in scientific, zoological, and ornithological contexts. It is not a term found in everyday conversation. Its meaning is fixed as the name of a specific biological genus.
Noun
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type genus of the family Cinclidae
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