Batis

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of several passerine birds in the genus Batis, related to wattle-eyes.
  2. 2
    Any of the genus Batis of saltworts.

Etymology

From translingual Batis, the genus in question, itself likely from Ancient Greek βατίς (batís).

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