Pratincola

Pra·​tin·​co·​la

prəˈtiŋkələ

taxonomic synonym of saxicola:1

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin pratum meadow + incola inhabitant, from in- in- entry 2 + -cola (from colere to cultivate, dwell)

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