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Jacamaralcyon

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Jac·​a·​mar·​al·​cy·​on | \ ˌjakəˌmäˈralsēən \

Definition of Jacamaralcyon

: a genus of jacamars having only three toes and including a single Brazilian form (J. tridactyla)

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History and Etymology for Jacamaralcyon

New Latin, from French jacamar + Greek alkyōn, halkyōn kingfisher

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“Jacamaralcyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jacamaralcyon. Accessed 16 May. 2022.

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