Definition of Hesperornis

1. n. A genus of large, extinct, wingless birds from the Cretaceous deposits of Kansas, belonging to the Odontornithes. They had teeth, and were essentially carnivorous swimming ostriches. Several species are known. See Illust. in Append.

Medical Definition of Hesperornis

1. A genus of large, extinct, wingless birds from the Cretaceous deposits of Kansas, belonging to the Odontornithes. They had teeth, and were essentially carnivorous swimming ostriches. Several species are known. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Western +, a bird. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hesperornis

hesperidene
hesperides
Hesperides
hesperidia
hesperidin
hesperidin
hesperidins
hesperidium
hesperidium
hesperids
Hesperiphona
Hesperiphona vespertina
Hesperis
Hesperis matronalis
hesperomyinae
hesperornis (current term)
Hesperus
hesping
hesps
Hess
hess's law
Hess' law
Hess' test
Hesse
Hesselbach's fascia
Hesselbach's hernia
Hesselbach's ligament
Hesselbach's triangle
hessian
hessian

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