Leptocoma

Translingual

Etymology

From lepto- (“thin”, from Ancient Greek λεπτός (leptós)) +‎ Ancient Greek κόμη (kómē, “hair”).

Proper noun

Leptocoma f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Nectariniidae – certain sunbirds.

References

  • Gill, F.; Wright, M. (2006), Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN
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