What is the meaning of Trochilus?

  • (n.) An annular molding whose section is concave, like the edge of a pulley; -- called also scotia.
  • (n.) A genus of humming birds. It Formerly included all the known species.
  • (n.) Any one of several species of wrens and kinglets.
  • (n.) The crocodile bird.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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