Threskiornithidae

plural noun

Thres·ki·or·nith·i·dae

ˌthreskēȯ(r)ˈnithəˌdē

: a family of birds (order Ciconiiformes) consisting of the ibises and spoonbills or restricted to the former

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Threskiornith-, Threskiornis, type genus (from Greek thrēskeia religion, worship + New Latin -ornith-, -ornis -ornis) + -idae; probably akin to Sanskrit dhārayati he holds, carries, keeps

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“Threskiornithidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Threskiornithidae. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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