|
Definition of Hemipode
1. Noun. Small quail-like terrestrial bird of southern Eurasia and northern Africa that lacks a hind toe; classified with wading birds but inhabits grassy plains.
Exact synonyms: Bustard Quail, Button Quail, Button-quail
Generic synonyms: Wader, Wading Bird
Group relationships: Genus Turnix, Turnix
Specialized synonyms: Striped Button Quail, Turnix Sylvatica
Generic synonyms: Wader, Wading Bird
Group relationships: Genus Turnix, Turnix
Specialized synonyms: Striped Button Quail, Turnix Sylvatica
Definition of Hemipode
1. n. Any bird of the genus Turnix. Various species inhabit Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Definition of Hemipode
1. Noun. Any of a small family of birds containing 15 species, all but one of which are in the genus Turnix. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Hemipode
1.