Associations to the word «Gaviiformes»

Wiktionary

GAVIIFORMES, proper noun. A taxonomic order within the subclass Neognathae   — the loons or divers.

Dictionary definition

GAVIIFORMES, noun. Large aquatic birds: loons and some extinct forms.

Wise words

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