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platalea
 

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Noun platalea has 1 sense
  1. Platalea, genus Platalea - type genus of the Plataleidae
    --1 is a kind of bird genus
    --1 is a member of Plataleidae, family Plataleidae
    --1 has members: common spoonbill, Platalea leucorodia; Ajaia, genus Ajaia

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  1. Noun: Platalea

    2. A genus of long-legged wading birds, also known as spoonbills, characterized by their distinctive spoon-shaped bills.

    Example sentence: The Platalea elegantly waded through the shallow waters, using its long bill to scoop up small fish.

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  2. Adjective: Platalea

    3. Referring to or characteristic of the spoonbills (Platalea).

    Example sentence: The Platalea bird exhibited its unique plumage, showcasing shades of pink and white.

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  3. Verb: Platalea

    4. To imitate the appearance or behavior of a spoonbill (Platalea).

    Example sentence: The performer expertly tried to platalea, mimicking the graceful movements of the bird.

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