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Definitions from WordNet

Noun numida has 1 sense
  1. Numida, genus Numida - guinea fowl
    --1 is a kind of bird genus
    --1 is a member of
     Numididae, subfamily Numididae, Numidinae, subfamily Numidinae
    --1 has members: guinea fowl, guinea, Numida meleagris

Definitions from the Web

Numida

Noun (Singular):

A numida refers to a type of bird native to sub-Saharan Africa, commonly known as the helmeted guinea fowl. It is characterized by its distinctive plumage, with speckled feathers and a bony casque on its head.

Example sentence:

The numida strutted majestically through the grasslands, emitting a series of loud calls.


Noun (Plural):

In the context of ancient Rome, numida is the plural form of numidus, which refers to an inhabitant of Numidia, a region in North Africa. Numidae were known for their equestrian skills and were often recruited as cavalry troops in the Roman army.

Example sentence:

The Roman emperor relied on the skilled numidae to secure his borders.


Adjective:

When used as an adjective, numida describes something related to the Numida genus, particularly the helmeted guinea fowl.

Example sentence:

The numida feathers were used to create intricate designs on traditional African garments.


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