ruficollis

Latin

Etymology

New Latin; from rufus (“red”) +‎ collum (“stem, neck”).

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /ru.fiˈkol.lis/, [rʊ.fɪˈkɔl.lɪs]

Adjective

ruficollis (neuter ruficolle); third declension

  1. having a red stem or neck

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
nominative ruficollis ruficolle ruficollēs ruficollia
genitive ruficollis ruficollium
dative ruficollī ruficollibus
accusative ruficollem ruficolle ruficollēs ruficollia
ablative ruficollī ruficollibus
vocative ruficollis ruficolle ruficollēs ruficollia

Usage notes

  • Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.
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