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Hylocichla

noun
Hy·​lo·​cich·​la | \ ˌhīlōˈsiklə\

Definition of Hylocichla

: a genus of thrushes containing the wood thrush, hermit thrush, veery, and other American species

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History and Etymology for Hylocichla

New Latin, from hyl- + Greek kichlē thrush; akin to Greek chelidōn swallow

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