acromyodian
|ac-ro-my-o-di-an|
/ˌækrəˈmaɪədiən/
bird anatomy
Etymology
'acromyodian' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akron' meaning 'end' and 'myo' meaning 'muscle', combined with 'odian' referring to the syrinx or voice box.
'Acromyodian' was derived from the Greek terms 'akron' and 'myo', and was adopted into English to describe a specific anatomical feature in birds.
Initially, it referred to the anatomical structure of certain birds, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to a group of passerine birds characterized by having the muscles of the syrinx (voice box) attached to the ends of the bronchial tubes.
The acromyodian structure is a key feature in certain songbirds.
Last updated: 2025/04/28 02:51