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trochiline

adjective

Of or related to hummingbirds.

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adjectivetrochiline (comparative more trochiline, superlative most trochiline)

comparative more trochiline · superlative most trochiline

rarebiologyOf or related to hummingbirds.
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Among the trochiline hummingbirds, substantial sexual dimorphism in adult plumage is the general rule, and during sexual or aggressive displays males exaggerate their already marked differences from females by erection of usually iridescent crown and throat feathers to produce spectacular visual effects.
2016, Paul A. Johnsgard, The Hummingbirds of North America, Second Edition, Smithsonian, →ISBN
Synonyms: trochilidine

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adjectiveOf or related to hummingbirds.

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From trochil(us) + -ine.

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APA

trochiline. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trochiline

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“trochiline.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trochiline. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “trochiline,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trochiline.

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