Certhiidae

plural noun

Cer·​thi·​i·​dae
(ˌ)sərˈthīəˌdē
: a family (suborder Passeres) of small Old World and New World birds including the typical creepers

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Certhia, type genus + -idae

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“Certhiidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Certhiidae. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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