Purpureicephalus

Translingual

Etymology

From New Latin, reflecting the same Ancient Greek roots whence purpureus (purple/red/brownish) and cephalus (head); the taxonomic history is at Wikipedia at red-capped parrot § Taxonomy.

Proper noun

Purpureicephalus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Psittaculidae – red-capped parrot.

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