brevirostris

Latin

Etymology

New Latin; from brevis (“short”) +‎ rostrum (“beak”).

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /bre.wiˈros.tris/, [brɛ.wɪˈrɔs.trɪs]

Adjective

brevirostris (neuter brevirostre); third declension

  1. having a short beak

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
nominative brevirostris brevirostre brevirostrēs brevirostria
genitive brevirostris brevirostrium
dative brevirostrī brevirostribus
accusative brevirostrem brevirostre brevirostrēs brevirostria
ablative brevirostrī brevirostribus
vocative brevirostris brevirostre brevirostrēs brevirostria

Usage notes

  • Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.
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