family raphidae

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Noun family raphidae has 1 sense

Raphidae, family Raphidae - extinct dodos and solitaires
--₁ is a kind of bird family
--₁ is a member of Columbiformes, order Columbiformes
--₁ has members: Raphus, genus Raphus; Pezophaps, genus Pezophaps

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Definition:

The term "family Raphidae" refers to a taxonomic family of flightless birds commonly known as the dodos. This family includes extinct species that were endemic to the islands of Mauritius, Reunion, and Rodriguez in the Indian Ocean.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A family of extinct flightless birds.

Example sentence: The family Raphidae, which includes the famous dodo bird, became extinct during the 17th century.

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