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LIMICOLAE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Term used in some classifications for migratory shorebirds; coextensive with the Charadrii
Synonyms:
Limicolae; suborder Limicolae
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("Limicolae" is a kind of...):
animal order (the order of animals)
Holonyms ("Limicolae" is a member of...):
Charadriiformes; order Charadriiformes (large diverse order of aquatic birds found along seacoasts and inland waters: shorebirds and coastal diving birds; most feed on anima life)