erismatura

noun

eris·​ma·​tu·​ra
ə̇ˌrizməˈtu̇rə,
-mə‧ˈtyu̇rə
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Erismatura former genus of birds containing the ruddy duck, from Greek ereismat-, ereisma prop, support (from ereisis propping, supporting, from ereidein to prop, support) + New Latin -ura

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“Erismatura.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erismatura. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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