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menuridae

 

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Noun menuridae has 1 sense
  1. Menuridae, family Menuridae - lyrebirds
    --1 is a kind of bird family
    --1 is a member of Menurae, suborder Menurae
    --1 has members: Menura, genus Menura

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Menuridae

Description:

Menuridae is a family of ground-dwelling birds endemic to Australia. They are commonly known as brushturkeys or megapodes. The family includes two species, the malleefowl and the Australian brushturkey.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - A family of birds.

Example Sentence: The Menuridae family is unique in their breeding behavior.

Sense 2:

Noun - Brushturkeys or megapodes.

Example Sentence: We spotted a group of Menuridae rummaging through the forest floor.

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