Definition of Meleagris

1. Noun. Type genus of the Meleagrididae: wild and domestic turkeys.

Exact synonyms: Genus Meleagris
Generic synonyms: Bird Genus
Group relationships: Family Meleagrididae, Meleagrididae
Member holonyms: Meleagris Gallopavo, Turkey

Definition of Meleagris

1. n. A genus of American gallinaceous birds, including the common and the wild turkeys.

Medical Definition of Meleagris

1. A genus of American gallinaceous birds, including the common and the wild turkeys. Origin: L, the Guinea fowl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Meleagris

Melba
Melba toast
Melbourne
Melchior
Melchior syndrome
Melchite
meld
melded
melder
melders
melding
melds
Meleagrididae
meleagrine
meleagris (current term)
Meleagris
Meleagris gallopavo
melee
melees
melena
melena
melenas
melena neonatorum
melena spuria
melena vera
melene
melenemesis
Meleney's gangrene
Meleney's ulcer
melengestrol acetate

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