‖n. pl. [ NL. See Brachyptera. ] (Zool.) A group of birds, including auks, divers, and penguins. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; short-winged;
a. [ Gr. &unr_; : cf. F. brachyptère. ] (Zool.) Having short wings. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; short-winged;
‖n. pl. [ NL. See Brachyptera. ] (Zool.) A group of birds, including auks, divers, and penguins. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Gr. &unr_; : cf. F. brachyptère. ] (Zool.) Having short wings. [ 1913 Webster ]