Yellownape

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of various birds with a yellow nape; greater yellownape (Chrysophlegma flavinucha)
  2. 2
    Any of various birds with a yellow nape; lesser yellownape (Picus chlorolophus)
  3. 3
    Any of various birds with a yellow nape; Javan yellownape/checker-throated yellownape (Chrysophlegma mentale)

Etymology

From yellow + nape.

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