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coraciiform Definition

cora·ci·i·form (kôr′ə sī′ə fôrm′)

adjective

of or belonging to an order (Coraciiformes) of birds with a strong, sharp bill, fused front toes, and usually bright coloration, as the kingfishers, bee eaters, and hornbills

Etymology: < ModL Coracii, name of the suborder < Gr korax, raven + -form

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