alectrionidae
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C2
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/əˌlɛkˈtriːəˌnaɪdiː/
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/əˌlɛkˈtrɪəˌnaɪdiː/
game birds family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alectrionidae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'alectryon,' where 'alektōr' meant 'rooster.'
Historical Evolution
'alectryon' transformed into the Latin word 'alectrionidae,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alectrionidae.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'roosters,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a family of game birds.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/17 15:21