sulcirostris

Latin

Etymology

New Latin; from sulcus (“furrow”) +‎ rostrum (“beak”).

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /sul.kiˈros.tris/, [sʊɫ.kɪˈrɔs.trɪs]

Adjective

sulcirostris (neuter sulcirostre); third declension

  1. having a furrowed beak

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
nominative sulcirostris sulcirostre sulcirostrēs sulcirostria
genitive sulcirostris sulcirostrium
dative sulcirostrī sulcirostribus
accusative sulcirostrem sulcirostre sulcirostrēs sulcirostria
ablative sulcirostrī sulcirostribus
vocative sulcirostris sulcirostre sulcirostrēs sulcirostria

Usage notes

  • Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.
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