Associations to the word «Rissa»

Wiktionary

RISSA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Laridae   — the kittiwakes.
RISSA BREVIROSTRIS, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Laridae   — the red-legged kittiwake.
RISSA TRIDACTYLA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Laridae   — the black-legged kittiwake.

Dictionary definition

RISSA, noun. A genus of Laridae.

Wise words

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