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Definition of Raphus
1. Noun. Type genus of the Raphidae: dodos.
Exact synonyms: Genus Raphus
Generic synonyms: Bird Genus
Group relationships: Family Raphidae, Raphidae
Member holonyms: Dodo, Raphus Cucullatus
Generic synonyms: Bird Genus
Group relationships: Family Raphidae, Raphidae
Member holonyms: Dodo, Raphus Cucullatus
Lexicographical Neighbors of Raphus
Literary usage of Raphus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Calcutta Review by University of Calcutta (1844)
"THE DODO The Dodo, (raphus ... Reunion Solitaire (raphus solitarius selys-Longchamps)
and the Rodriguez Solitaire ..."
2. Publications by Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station, Pauline Hanson's One Nation, Pauline Hanson (1902)
"... /raphus. It was not found attacking green bark and was only taken ... /raphus
Lee.—A single specimen was taken by the writer at Silverton, Colo., ..."
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