trochilus
鳥類的一種,蜂鳥
Ru·by·throat n. Zool. Any one of numerous species of humming birds belonging to Trochilus, Calypte, Stellula, and allies, in which the male has on the throat a brilliant patch of red feathers having metallic reflections; esp., the common humming bird of the Eastern United States (Trochilus colubris).
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Troch·i·lus n.; pl. Trochili
1. Zool. (a) A genus of humming birds. It Formerly included all the known species. (b) Any one of several species of wrens and kinglets. [Obs.] (c) The crocodile bird.
2. Arch. An annular molding whose section is concave, like the edge of a pulley; -- called also scotia.
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