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CERYLE
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I. (noun)
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Meaning:
A genus of birds of the family Alcedinidae
Synonyms:
Ceryle; genus Ceryle
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("Ceryle" is a kind of...):
bird genus (a genus of birds)
Meronyms (members of "Ceryle"):
belted kingfisher; Ceryle alcyon (greyish-blue North American kingfisher with a chestnut band on its chest)
Holonyms ("Ceryle" is a member of...):
Alcedinidae; family Alcedinidae (kingfishers)