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burhinidae

 

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Noun burhinidae has 1 sense
  1. Burhinidae, family Burhinidae - large wading birds resembling the plovers: stone curlews
    --1 is a kind of bird family
    --1 is a member of Charadrii, suborder Charadrii
    --1 has members: Burhinus, genus Burhinus

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Burhinidae

Definition: Burhinidae refers to a family of birds commonly known as stone-curlews or thick-knees. These medium-sized birds belong to the order Charadriiformes and are characterized by their large eyes, long legs, and cryptic plumage.

Sense 1 (Noun):

Example Sentence: The Burhinidae are nocturnal birds that are predominantly found in dry and sandy habitats.

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Sense 2 (Plural Noun):

Example Sentence: There is a wide variety of species within the family Burhinidae, each with unique characteristics.

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Sense 3 (Adjective):

Example Sentence: Observing the Burhinidae birds in their natural habitat is a captivating experience.

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