‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. L. curvus curved + rostrum beak, rostrum. ] (Zool.) A group of passerine birds, including the creepers and nuthatches. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. curvus + E. rostral. ] (Zool.) Having a crooked beak, as the crossbill. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Recurviroster. ] (Zool.) Having the beak bent upwards. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. curvus + E. rostral. ] (Zool.) Having a crooked beak, as the crossbill. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. L. curvus curved + rostrum beak, rostrum. ] (Zool.) A group of passerine birds, including the creepers and nuthatches. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Recurviroster. ] (Zool.) Having the beak bent upwards. [ 1913 Webster ]