单词 | milvine |
释义 | milvine/ˈmɪlvʌɪn/Ornithology adjective Of, relating to, or designating kites, specifically those of the former group Milvini or (later) the subfamily Milvinae (family Accipitridae). rare. OriginEarly 18th century; earliest use found in Nathan Bailey (d. 1742), lexicographer and schoolmaster. From classical Latin mīluīnus, adjective from mīluus bird of prey, kite (of unknown origin) + -īnus. In specific taxonomic use after scientific Latin Milvinae (also Milvini, †Milvines), subfamily name. |
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