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porphyrio

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun porphyrio has 1 sense
  1. Porphyrio, genus Porphyrio - Old World purple gallinules
    --1 is a kind of bird genus
    --1 is a member of Rallidae, family Rallidae

Definitions from the Web

Term: porphyrio

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1:

A genus of large, brightly colored birds in the rail family, found predominantly in the subtropical swamps and marshes.

Example sentence:

The porphyrio is known for its vibrant blue, purple, and green feathers.

Sense 2:

A dark reddish-purple color, resembling the purplish-red color of porphyry.

Example sentence:

The royal emblem was adorned with porphyrio accents, representing its regal nature.

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