Definition of Limicolae

1. Noun. Term used in some classifications for migratory shorebirds; coextensive with the Charadrii.

Exact synonyms: Suborder Limicolae
Generic synonyms: Animal Order
Group relationships: Charadriiformes, Order Charadriiformes

Medical Definition of Limicolae

1. A group of shore birds, embracing the plovers, sandpipers, snipe, curlew, etc.; the Grallae. Origin: L. Limicola a dweller in the mud; limus mud + colere to dwell. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Limicolae

limestone
limestones
limestone fern
limestone salamander
limewash
limewater
limewaters
limey
limeys
Lime disease spirochete
lime hydrate
lime juice
lime tree
lime water
limicolae (current term)
Limicolae
limicoline
limicoline bird
limier
limiest
limina
liminal
liminal
liminal stimulus
liminal trait
liminess
liminesses
liming
limings
liminometer

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