Clamatores

plural noun

Clam·​a·​to·​res

ˌklaməˈtōr(ˌ)ēz

in some classifications

: a suborder or superfamily of Passeriformes nearly coextensive with the modern suborder Tyranni

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, plural of clamator bawler, from clamatus, past participle of clamare + -or

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