Gymnorhinal

Gymnorhinal
Gymnorhinal Gym`no*rhi"nal (j[i^]m"n[-o]*r[imac]"nal), a. [Gr. gymno`s naked + "ri`s, "rino`s, the nose.] (Zo["o]l.) Having unfeathered nostrils, as certain birds. [1913 Webster]

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  • gymnorhinal — /jim neuh ruyn l/, adj. (of a bird) having the nostrils exposed, not covered by feathers. [ < NL; see GYMNO , RHINAL] * * * …   Universalium

  • gymnorhinal — /jim neuh ruyn l/, adj. (of a bird) having the nostrils exposed, not covered by feathers. [ NL; see GYMNO , RHINAL] * * * gymnorhiˈnal adjective (Gr rhīs, rhīnos nose) with unfeathered nostrils • • • Main Entry: ↑gymno …   Useful english dictionary

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