HyperDic: himantopus_mexicanus

English > 1 sense of the expression Himantopus mexicanus:
NOUNanimalHimantopus mexicanus, black-necked stiltstilt of southwestern United States to northern South America having black plumage extending from the head down the back of the neck
English > Himantopus mexicanus: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
Meaningstilt of southwestern United States to northern South America having black plumage extending from the head down the back of the neck.
Synonymblack-necked stilt
Member ofHimantopus, genus Himantopusmajor one of two genera of stilts
Broaderstilt, stiltbird, longlegs, long-legs, stilt plover, Himantopus stiltlong-legged three-toed black-and-white wading bird of inland ponds and marshes or brackish lagoons

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