Ephthianure

/ɛfˌθiəˈnjʊər/ noun

Definition

A bird of the genus Ephthianura; a small Australian chat.

Etymology

A direct variant or alternative form of Ephthianura, using the Latin singular form '-ure' instead of the Greek '-ura.'

Kelly Says

Latin and Greek scientific names sometimes have variant spellings depending on how naturalists choose to 'Latinize' the terms—it's like how some words have British and American versions.

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