Associations to the word «Lanius»

Wiktionary

LANIUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Laniidae.
LANIUS EXCUBITOR, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Laniidae   — the great grey shrike.

Dictionary definition

LANIUS, noun. Type genus of the Laniidae: typical shrikes.

Wise words

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