Associations to the word «Lagopus»

Wiktionary

LAGOPUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Phasianidae   — the ptarmigans.
LAGOPUS, noun. (obsolete) The ptarmigan (which bird was so called because its feet resemble those of a hare).
LAGOPUS LAGOPUS, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Phasianidae   — the willow ptarmigan.
LAGOPUS LEUCURA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Phasianidae   — the white-tailed ptarmigan.
LAGOPUS MUTA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Phasianidae   — the rock ptarmigan.

Dictionary definition

LAGOPUS, noun. Ptarmigans.

Wise words

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