crassirostris

Latin

Etymology

New Latin; from crassus (“stout”) +‎ rostrum (“beak”).

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /kras.siˈros.tris/, [kras.sɪˈrɔs.trɪs]

Adjective

crassirostris (neuter crassirostre); third declension

  1. having a stout beak

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
nominative crassirostris crassirostre crassirostrēs crassirostria
genitive crassirostris crassirostrium
dative crassirostrī crassirostribus
accusative crassirostrem crassirostre crassirostrēs crassirostria
ablative crassirostrī crassirostribus
vocative crassirostris crassirostre crassirostrēs crassirostria

Usage notes

  • Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.
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