kingfisher (n)

n01827403

type n
lex_filenum 05
def nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill
def usually crested and bright-colored
def feed mostly on fish
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Hypernym coraciiform bird
Member holonym Alcedinidae, family Alcedinidae
Hyponym Eurasian kingfisher, Alcedo atthis; belted kingfisher, Ceryle alcyon; kookaburra, laughing jackass, Dacelo gigas
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Hyponym coraciiform bird
Member meronym Alcedinidae, family Alcedinidae
Hypernym Eurasian kingfisher, Alcedo atthis; belted kingfisher, Ceryle alcyon; kookaburra, laughing jackass, Dacelo gigas

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