Associations to the word «Alcedo»

Wiktionary

ALCEDO, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Alcedinidae   — typical kingfishers.

Dictionary definition

ALCEDO, noun. Type genus of the Alcedinidae.

Wise words

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