milvus
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Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of birds: "Milvus" is the scientific genus name for a group of medium-sized birds of prey, commonly known as kites. The genus is characterized by certain shared physical and genetic traits.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The red kite belongs to the genus Milvus.
- Milvus is distinguished from other kite genera by its forked tail and graceful flight.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific and ornithological writing to classify specific birds of prey.
- The study focused on the migration patterns within the genus Milvus.
Variants and Related Words
- Milvine (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of kites, especially those of the subfamily Milvinae.
- The bird exhibited typical milvine features.
Synonyms
- Kite genus: A descriptive synonym referring to the type of birds classified under .
Different Meanings
- This word is a proper noun (the name of a genus) and is used almost exclusively in biological and zoological contexts. It does not have common idiomatic or phrasal verb uses.
Noun
- a genus including the common European kits