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trochilus |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Rubythroat \Ru"by*throat`\, n. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of humming birds belonging to {Trochilus}, {Calypte}, {Stellula}, and allies, in which the male has on the throat a brilliant patch of red feathers having metallic reflections; esp., the common humming bird of the Eastern United States ({Trochilus colubris}). From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Trochilus \Troch"i*lus\, n.; pl {Trochili}. [L. trochilus a kind of small bird. Gr ?, fr ? to run.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) a A genus of humming birds. It Formerly included all the known species. b Any one of several species of wrens and kinglets. [Obs.] c The crocodile bird. 2. (Arch.) An annular molding whose section is concave, like the edge of a pulley; -- called also {scotia}.