Geococcyx

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Translingual

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Etymology

Patterned after Ancient Greek γεω- (geō-, earth) + κόκκυξ (kókkux, cuckoo).

Proper noun

Geococcyx m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Cuculidae – the roadrunners.

Hypernyms

References

  • Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN