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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of a group of colourful, mostly insectivorous birds in the genus Brachypteryx of the thrush family Turdidae.
2. 2
   Heinrichia calligyna, the great shortwing.
3. 3
   Any of the damselflies of the family Perilestidae in the order Odonata.

Etymology

From short + wing.

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