Meiglyptes

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μείων (meíōn, “less; smaller”) +‎ Ancient Greek γλῠ́πτης (glŭ́ptēs, “carver, sculptor”).

Proper noun

Meiglyptes m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Picidae.

See also


References

  • Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN
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