ICHTHYORNIS

Ich`thy*or"nis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Paleon.)

Definition: An extinct genus of toothed birds found in the American Cretaceous formation. It is remarkable for having biconcave vertebræ, and sharp, conical teeth set in sockets. Its wings were well developed. It is the type of the order Odontotormæ.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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WINEBERRY

(noun) raspberry of China and Japan having pale pink flowers grown for ornament and for the small red acid fruits


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