Acanthiza
a-KAN-thi-za
Genus
thornbird
Literally: thorn-bird
| Part | Meaning | Language | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acanthi | thorn | Greek (acanthus) | stem acanthi- |
| za | bird | Greek |
Genus name
Pronunciation
- a-KAN-thi-za antepenult stress
Acanthiza means “thornbird”. Here are its roots and how to say it. Look up another name below.
a-KAN-thi-za
Genus
thornbird
Literally: thorn-bird
| Part | Meaning | Language | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acanthi | thorn | Greek (acanthus) | stem acanthi- |
| za | bird | Greek |
Genus name
Pronunciation