genus Numida

genus Numida
noun
guinea fowl
Syn: ↑Numida
Hypernyms: ↑bird genus
Member Holonyms: ↑Numididae, ↑subfamily Numididae, ↑Numidinae, ↑subfamily Numidinae
Member Meronyms: ↑guinea fowl, ↑guinea, ↑Numida meleagris

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  • Numida — noun guinea fowl • Syn: ↑genus Numida • Hypernyms: ↑bird genus • Member Holonyms: ↑Numididae, ↑subfamily Numididae, ↑Numidinae, ↑subfamily Numidinae …   Useful english dictionary

  • Numida cristata — Guinea Guin ea (g[i^]n [ e]), n. 1. A district on the west coast of Africa (formerly noted for its export of gold and slaves) after which the Guinea fowl, Guinea grass, Guinea peach, etc., are named. [1913 Webster] 2. A gold coin of England… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Numida meleagris — Guinea Guin ea (g[i^]n [ e]), n. 1. A district on the west coast of Africa (formerly noted for its export of gold and slaves) after which the Guinea fowl, Guinea grass, Guinea peach, etc., are named. [1913 Webster] 2. A gold coin of England… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Numida meleagris — noun a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world • Syn: ↑guinea fowl, ↑guinea • Hypernyms: ↑domestic fowl, ↑fowl, ↑poultry • Hyponyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • bird genus — noun a genus of birds • Hypernyms: ↑genus • Hyponyms: ↑genus Protoavis, ↑genus Archaeopteryx, ↑genus Archeopteryx, ↑genus Sinornis, ↑genus Ibero mesornis, ↑gen …   Useful english dictionary

  • Guineafowl — For the guineafowl butterflies, see Hamanumida. Guineafowl Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris) Scientific classification Kingdom …   Wikipedia

  • Helmeted Guineafowl — At Serengeti National Park, Tanzania Conservation status …   Wikipedia

  • Numididae — noun guinea fowl and related birds of Africa and Madagascar • Syn: ↑subfamily Numididae, ↑Numidinae, ↑subfamily Numidinae • Hypernyms: ↑bird family • Member Holonyms: ↑Phasianidae, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • Filaria Medinensis — Guinea Guin ea (g[i^]n [ e]), n. 1. A district on the west coast of Africa (formerly noted for its export of gold and slaves) after which the Guinea fowl, Guinea grass, Guinea peach, etc., are named. [1913 Webster] 2. A gold coin of England… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Fritillaria Meleagris — Guinea Guin ea (g[i^]n [ e]), n. 1. A district on the west coast of Africa (formerly noted for its export of gold and slaves) after which the Guinea fowl, Guinea grass, Guinea peach, etc., are named. [1913 Webster] 2. A gold coin of England… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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