Associations to the word «Nyctanassa»

Wiktionary

NYCTANASSA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Ardeidae.
NYCTANASSA VIOLACEA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Ardeidae   — the yellow-crowned night heron.

Dictionary definition

NYCTANASSA, noun. American night herons.

Wise words

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