Penthestes

Pen·​thes·​tes

penˈtheˌstēz

taxonomic synonym of parus

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, probably from Greek penthein to mourn (akin to Greek penthos grief, sorrow) + esthēs clothing; from its including the black-capped variety

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