meropidae

/ˌmɛroʊˈpaɪdiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of near-passerine birds that are known as bee-eaters

“The bee-eaters of the family Meropidae were a popular sight during the summer vacation.”

Synonyms

  • bee-eaters
  • merops

Antonyms

  • finches
  • sparrows