aragallus

/ˌærəˈɡæləs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct birds, related to the hoatzin, with unique characteristics.

“The paleontologist carefully examined the fossilized bones of the Aragallus to better understand its behavior.”

2. adjective

Rarely used, descriptive of a unique or unusual bird species.

“The aragallus-like characteristics of the newly discovered species left scientists amazed.”

Synonyms

  • bird
  • hoatzin

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • reptile