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lagopus

A ptarmigan, or lagopus, walks across a snowy tundra.

Definition

Noun A genus of birds in the grouse family, Tetraonidae, commonly known as ptarmigans. These are medium-sized game birds characterized by their feathered feet and seasonal plumage changes, typically found in Arctic and subarctic regions.

Usage

The word "Lagopus" is used as a proper noun to refer to the specific genus in scientific and ornithological contexts. It is not typically used in everyday conversation. * The rock ptarmigan, Lagopus muta, is well-adapted to cold environments. * The genus Lagopus includes species like the willow ptarmigan and the white-tailed ptarmigan.

Advanced Usage
  • In binomial nomenclature, is always capitalized and italicized when referring to the genus name.
  • The name is derived from Ancient Greek, meaning "hare-footed," referring to the birds' heavily feathered feet.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ptarmigan (n): The common name for any bird within the genus .
  • Lagopus muta (n): The scientific name for the rock ptarmigan.
  • Lagopus lagopus (n): The scientific name for the willow ptarmigan.
Synonyms
  • Ptarmigan (as a common name for birds of this genus)
Different Meanings

The word "lagopus" has no other distinct meanings in modern English outside of its use as this specific taxonomic genus name.

lagopus

A ptarmigan, or lagopus, walks across a snowy tundra.

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  1. ptarmigans

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