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Apus

Apus

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A group of small, fast birds called swifts that live mostly in the air
  • noun
  • /ˈeɪpəs/
  • Specialized
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Examples

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  • Those among you who follow chips closely might realize that Jaguar is not the second iteration of the smaller 'Cat' family of CPUs and APUs; that was supposed to be the Wichita and Krishna twins.

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  • So we'll spare you the rehashing of its specific improvements, but suffice it to say that AMD is touting a 25 percent performance increase in PCMark 7 over the prior generation of APUs codenamed Llano.

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  • The Apus genus includes birds that are known for their remarkable speed and agility in the air.

  • Birdwatchers often seek to observe the swift movements of Apus species as they hunt for insects in flight.

  • During summer, it is common to see Apus birds soaring high in the sky, effortlessly gliding through the air.

Synonyms

genus Apus
vsApus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds like swifts with long wings that fly very fast

focuses on fast flight and an aerial lifestyle rather than body shape

Compounds

Apus apus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small dark bird with long wings that flies fast and nests under roofs and cliffs

genus Apus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds like swifts with long wings that fly very fast

Surface Forms

Apus singular
Apuses plural

Etymology

Apus comes from an old Greek word apous, meaning 'without feet'. So, the name was given to the swifts because they have very small legs and spend most of their time flying, which helps you remember these fast, aerial birds.