amazilia
|a-ma-zi-li-a|
C2
/əˈməzɪliə/
hummingbird genus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amazilia' originates from the name of a character in a French novel, 'Amazili,' by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre.
Historical Evolution
The name 'Amazili' was adopted into scientific nomenclature to describe a genus of hummingbirds.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was a character's name, but it evolved into a scientific term for a bird genus.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of hummingbirds found in Central and South America.
The amazilia is known for its vibrant plumage and rapid flight.
Synonyms
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