trochiline

English

Etymology

From trochil(us) +‎ -ine.

Adjective

trochiline (comparative more trochiline, superlative most trochiline)

  1. (ornithology, rare) Of or related to hummingbirds.
    • 2016, Paul A. Johnsgard, The Hummingbirds of North America, Second Edition‎[1], Smithsonian, →ISBN:
      Among the trochiline hummingbirds, substantial sexual dimorphism in adult plumage is the general rule, and during sexual or aggressive displays males exaggerate their already marked differences from females by erection of usually iridescent crown and throat feathers to produce spectacular visual effects.

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