PENDULINE


Meaning of PENDULINE in English

I. ˈpenjələ̇n, -ˌlīn adjective

Etymology: New Latin pendulinus (specific epithet of Anthoscopus pendulinus, genus of titmice), from Latin pendulus hanging, pendent + -inus -ine

: constructing hanging nests

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: New Latin Pendulinus, a genus of titmice (Aegithalos) in former classifications, from Latin pendulus + -inus -ine

: a penduline bird

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