‖n. [ NL., fr. L. rupes, gen. rupis, a rock + colere to inhabit. ] (Zool.) A genus of beautiful South American passerine birds, including the cock of the rock. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The species are remarkable for having an elevated fan-shaped crest of feathers on the head, and for the beautiful color of their plumage, which is mostly some delicate shade of yellow or orange. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL., fr. L. rupes, gen. rupis, a rock + colere to inhabit. ] (Zool.) A genus of beautiful South American passerine birds, including the cock of the rock. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The species are remarkable for having an elevated fan-shaped crest of feathers on the head, and for the beautiful color of their plumage, which is mostly some delicate shade of yellow or orange. [ 1913 Webster ]