Merops

[ mee-rops ]

/ ˈmi rɒps /

(in the Iliad) a Percosian augur who foresaw and unsuccessfully tried to prevent the death of his sons in the Trojan War.

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Examples from the Web for merops

These were the sons of Merops of Percote, who excelled in all kinds of divination.
The Iliad|Homer
It perches in a very erect manner making swoops and sallies after insects precisely as Merops.
Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and The|William Griffith
The Merops Apiaster (which has been taken in England), the lark and other birds catch them as they fly.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. II (of 4)|William Kirby
This is brought in the Merops beak, and held over the obstacle till it falls off or gives way.
Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics|Richard Folkard

I allude to the blue-tailed species (Merops philippinus), which also occurs in Madras.
Birds of the Plains|Douglas Dewar