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Trochilus
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What's The Definition Of Trochilus?Synonyms | Synonyms for Trochilus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Trochilus: See Also | Trochilus In Webster's Dictionary \Troch"i*lus\, n.; pl. {Trochili}. [L. trochilus a
kind of small bird. Gr. ?, fr. ? to run.]
1. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A genus of humming birds. It Formerly included all the
known species.
(b) Any one of several species of wrens and kinglets.
[Obs.]
(c) The crocodile bird.
2. (Arch.) An annular molding whose section is concave, like
the edge of a pulley; -- called also {scotia}.
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