longirostris

Latin

Etymology

New Latin; from longus (“long”) +‎ rostrum (“beak”).

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /lon.ɡiˈros.tris/, [ɫɔŋ.ɡɪˈrɔs.trɪs]

Adjective

longirostris (neuter longirostre); third declension

  1. having a long beak

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
nominative longirostris longirostre longirostrēs longirostria
genitive longirostris longirostrium
dative longirostrī longirostribus
accusative longirostrem longirostre longirostrēs longirostria
ablative longirostrī longirostribus
vocative longirostris longirostre longirostrēs longirostria

Usage notes

  • Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.
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