Definition of Genus Chrysolophus

1. Noun. Golden pheasants.

Exact synonyms: Chrysolophus
Generic synonyms: Bird Genus
Group relationships: Family Phasianidae, Phasianidae
Member holonyms: Chrysolophus Pictus, Golden Pheasant

Lexicographical Neighbors of Genus Chrysolophus

genus Choloepus
genus Chondrus
genus Chordeiles
genus Chordospartium
genus Choriotis
genus Chorizagrotis
genus Chorizema
genus Christella
genus Chronoperates
genus Chrysanthemum
genus Chrysaora
genus Chrysemys
genus Chrysobalanus
genus Chrysochloris
genus Chrysolepis
genus Chrysolophus (current term)
genus Chrysophrys
genus Chrysophyllum
genus Chrysopsis
genus Chrysosplenium
genus Chrysothamnus
genus Chunga
genus Cibotium
genus Cicada
genus Cicer
genus Cichorium
genus Ciconia
genus Cicuta
genus Cimex
genus Cimicifuga

Literary usage of Genus Chrysolophus

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Handbook of Birds of the Western United States: Including the Great Plains by Florence Merriam Bailey (1921)
"Introduced, but without apparent success, in western Oregon. genus Chrysolophus. General Characters. — Head crested, neck with conspicuous erectile ruff. ..."

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