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Trochilidist

Tro-chil′i-dist

,
Noun.
[See
Trochilus
.]
One who studies, or is versed in, the nature and habits of humming birds, or the Trochilidae.
Gould.

Definition 2024


trochilidist

trochilidist

English

Noun

trochilidist (plural trochilidists)

  1. One who studies, or is versed in, the nature and habits of hummingbirds.
    • Gould
      This species [] has been a great puzzle to me, as it must be to every Trochilidist who studies the little green Humming-birds to which the generic name of Chlorostilbon has been applied.