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gymnorhinal

American

[jim-nuh-rahyn-l] / ˌdʒɪm nəˈraɪn l /

adjective

(of a bird) having the nostrils exposed, not covered by feathers.

Etymology

Origin of gymnorhinal

From New Latin; see origin at gymno-, rhinal

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