pelecanus

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Noun pelecanus has 1 sense

Pelecanus, genus Pelecanus - type genus of the Pelecanidae
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Pelecanidae, family Pelecanidae
--₁ has members:
white pelican, Pelecanus erythrorhynchos; Old world white pelican, Pelecanus onocrotalus

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Pelecanus

Noun

1. A genus of large water birds in the family Pelecanidae, known for their long beaks, large throat pouches, and webbed feet.

Example sentence: The Pelecanus species, such as the Brown Pelican and the White Pelican, are often found near bodies of water.

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