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Definition of Furnarius
1. Noun. Type genus of the family Furnariidae: ovenbirds.
Exact synonyms: Genus Furnarius
Generic synonyms: Bird Genus
Group relationships: Family Furnariidae, Furnariidae
Member holonyms: Ovenbird
Generic synonyms: Bird Genus
Group relationships: Family Furnariidae, Furnariidae
Member holonyms: Ovenbird
Lexicographical Neighbors of Furnarius
Literary usage of Furnarius
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Penny Cyclopaedia of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge by Charles Knight (1837)
"This genus bears a strong relation to the Soui-mangat. furnarius ... As it ought
to be, the genus furnarius should only contain the three species indicated ..."
2. The Voyage of the Beagle by Charles Darwin (1909)
"The genus furnarius contains several species, all small birds, living on the
ground, and inhabiting open ... Another and smaller species of furnarius (F. ..."
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