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lago·pus

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Lagopus, genus Lagopusnoun

    ptarmigans

Wiktionary

  1. lagopusnoun

    The ptarmigan ().

  2. Etymology: From the lagopus, from the, from + ; compare lagopod, lagopode.

Wikipedia

  1. Lagopus

    Lagopus is a small genus of birds in the grouse subfamily commonly known as ptarmigans (). The genus contains three living species with numerous described subspecies, all living in tundra or cold upland areas.

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  1. lagopus

    Lagopus is a small genus of birds commonly referred to as ptarmigans. They belong to the grouse subfamily and are known to live in cold, arctic or subarctic regions. The name "Lagopus" comes from the Ancient Greek lagos, meaning "hare", and pous, meaning "foot", relating to their feathered legs and feet designed to deal with the frozen terrains of their habitat, similar to the footpads of hares.

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  1. Lagopus

    Lagopus is a small genus of birds in the grouse subfamily. It contains three living species with numerous described subspecies.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Lagopus

    la-gō′pus, n. a genus of grouse, the ptarmigans.—adj. Lagop′odous, having furry feet.—n. Lagos′toma, hare-lip.—adj. Lagō′tic, rabbit-eared.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lagopus in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lagopus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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