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gymnorhinal

American  
[jim-nuh-rahyn-l] / ˌdʒɪm nəˈraɪn l /

adjective

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

Etymology

Origin of gymnorhinal

From New Latin; gymno-, rhinal

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Gymnorhinal, jim-nō-rī′nal, adj. having the nostrils bare or unfeathered, as certain jays and auks.

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