aegithalos
|ae-gi-tha-los|
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/iːˈdʒɪθəlɒs/
small, long-tailed bird
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aegithalos' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aegithalos,' where 'aegithalos' referred to a small bird, possibly a tit or a wren.
Historical Evolution
'aegithalos' has remained largely unchanged from its Greek origins, maintaining its reference to small birds in the tit family.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to small birds in general, but over time it has become more specific to the genus of long-tailed tits.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of small passerine birds, commonly known as long-tailed tits.
The aegithalos is known for its distinctive long tail and small size.
Synonyms
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