angustirostris

Latin

Etymology

New Latin; from angustus (“narrow”) +‎ rostrum (“beak”).

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /an.ɡus.tiˈros.tris/, [aŋ.ɡʊs.tɪˈrɔs.trɪs]

Adjective

angustirostris (neuter angustirostre); third declension

  1. having a narrow beak

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
nominative angustirostris angustirostre angustirostrēs angustirostria
genitive angustirostris angustirostrium
dative angustirostrī angustirostribus
accusative angustirostrem angustirostre angustirostrēs angustirostria
ablative angustirostrī angustirostribus
vocative angustirostris angustirostre angustirostrēs angustirostria

Usage notes

  • Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.
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