Paradisornis
pa-ra-DIS-or-nis
Genus
bird of paradise
Literally: paradise bird
| Part | Meaning | Language | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| para- | beside, near, resembling | Greek (para) | prefix |
| dis- | double | Greek (dis) | prefix |
| -ornis | bird | Greek (ornis) | suffix |
This is a single genus name. The name is a compound of Greek roots.
Pronunciation
- pa-ra-DIS-or-nis antepenult rule
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