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Nucifraga Caryocatactes

Definition:

Nucifraga caryocatactes is a species of corvid bird commonly known as the Eurasian nutcracker. It belongs to the crow family and is native to the boreal forests of Eurasia.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: Nucifraga caryocatactes
• Proper noun: Eurasian nutcracker

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - A species of corvid bird with a strong beak used for cracking nuts.

Example sentence: The Nucifraga caryocatactes was spotted in the forest, skillfully breaking open pinecones to extract the seeds.

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Sense 2:

Proper noun - The specific name used to refer to the species of birds known as Eurasian nutcrackers.

Example sentence: Ornithologists conducted a study on the migration patterns of Nucifraga caryocatactes throughout Europe.

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