Jacamaralcyon

noun

Jac·​a·​mar·​al·​cy·​on
ˌjakəˌmäˈralsēən
: a genus of jacamars having only three toes and including a single Brazilian form (J. tridactyla)

Word History

Etymology

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 19 Mar. 2024.

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