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Definition of Longspur

1. n. Any one of several species of fringilline birds of the genus Calcarius (or Plectrophanes), and allied genera. The Lapland longspur (C. Lapponicus), the chestnut-colored longspur (C. ornatus), and other species, inhabit the United States.

Definition of Longspur

1. Noun. A specific type of bird, of the genus ''Calcarius''; it has a long claw on the hind toe of each foot. ¹

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Definition of Longspur

1. a long-clawed finch [n -S]

Medical Definition of Longspur

1. Any one of several species of fringilline birds of the genus Calcarius (or Plectrophanes), and allied genera. The Lapland longspur (C. Lapponicus), the chestnut-coloured longspur (C. Ornatus), and other species, inhabit the United States. Origin: So called from the length of the hind claw. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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