"opisthocomid" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: opisthocomids [plural]
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  1. (zoology, ornithology) Any bird of the family Opisthocomidae, which comprises the hoazin and extinct relatives. Wikipedia link: Opisthocomidae Categories (topical): Ornithology, Zoology Categories (lifeform): Birds Related terms: opisthocomine

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