passeriform

[pas-er-uh-fawrm, puh-ser-uh-]

adjective

1. of or relating to the order Passeriformes; passerine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of passeriform¹

< New Latin Passeriformes, equivalent to Latin passer sparrow + -iformes -iformes

Example Sentences

Euryceros of the 976 Oscines, and Philepitta of the Clamatores, are remarkable enough to form the types of Passeriform families, and Mesites half-way between Galli and Gruiformes is of prime importance.

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