"Nymphicus" meaning in Translingual

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Proper name

Etymology: From Latin nympha (“nymph, bride”), from Ancient Greek νύμφη (númphē, “bride”). Named such from European travellers who came across the birds in their natural habitat, referring to them as nymphs due to their beauty. Etymology templates: {{der|mul-tax|la|nympha|t=nymph, bride}} Latin nympha (“nymph, bride”), {{der|mul-tax|grc|νύμφη|t=bride}} Ancient Greek νύμφη (númphē, “bride”) Head templates: {{head|mul|proper noun|||g=m|g2=|head=Nymphicus|nogendercat=1}} Nymphicus m
  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Cacatuidae – the cockatiel. Wikipedia link: Nymphicus Tags: masculine Hyponyms (genus): Nymphicus hollandicus (english: sole species)
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