conirostral

[ koh-ni-ros-truhl, kon-i- ]

adjective

, Ornithology.

1. having a conical bill, as a finch.

Other Words From

• co·ni·ros·ter [koh-ni-, ros, -ter, kon-i-], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of conirostral¹

1830–40; coni- (combining form of Latin cōnus cone ) + rostral

Example Sentences

The Conirostral Passerin are characterised by a strong, robust beak, more or less conical, and without notches.

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