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phaethontidae

 

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Noun phaethontidae has 1 sense
  1. Phaethontidae, family Phaethontidae - tropicbirds
    --1 is a kind of bird family
    --1 is a member of Pelecaniformes, order Pelecaniformes
    --1 has members: Phaethon, genus Phaethon

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Phaethontidae

Definition: Phaethontidae refers to a family of tropical seabirds, commonly known as tropicbirds, comprising of three species.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun (Plural: phaethontidae):

    A group of long-tailed seabirds characterized by their graceful flight and vibrant plumage.

    Example sentence: The phaethontidae are often spotted gliding effortlessly across the clear blue skies.

  2. Noun:

    A bird belonging to the family phaethontidae.

    Example sentence: I had the opportunity to observe a beautiful phaethontidae during my oceanic expedition.

  3. Adjective:

    Relating to or characteristic of phaethontidae or tropicbirds.

    Example sentence: The stunning feathers of the phaethontidae bird caught the attention of all the birdwatchers.

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