Perissocephalus

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Translingual

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Etymology

New Latin, from Ancient Greek περισσός (perissós, uneven) + cephalus

Proper noun

Perissocephalus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Cotingidae.

References

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