genus aramus

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Noun genus aramus has 1 sense

Aramus, genus Aramus - genus of large brown long-billed wading birds found in warm swampy regions of the Western Hemisphere: courlan; limpkin
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Gruiformes, order Gruiformes

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Genus Aramus

Genus Aramus refers to a small group of birds that belong to the family Aramidae. These birds are commonly known as Limpkins and are found in marshy areas of the Americas.

Definition

Noun: A genus of long-legged wading birds of the family Aramidae, characterized by their distinct loud, wailing calls.

Sample Sentences

The Genus Aramus includes the sole surviving species, the Limpkin.
During our birdwatching trip, we were lucky to spot a Limpkin from the Genus Aramus.

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