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Luscinia

Luscinia

9.9
A group of small singing birds called nightingales that live in Europe, Asia, and Africa
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The common nightingale belongs to the genus Luscinia.

Examples

  • The common nightingale belongs to the genus Luscinia.

  • The Luscinia is famous for its beautiful songs.

  • Researchers are studying the migration patterns of Luscinia across Europe and Asia.

  • The genus Luscinia includes several species of melodious songbirds.

  • Many species of Luscinia can be found in Europe.

  • The genus Luscinia includes several species of melodious songbirds.

  • Researchers are studying the migration patterns of Luscinia across Europe and Asia.

Compounds

Luscinia luscinia
  • Specialized
9.9

A large nightingale that sings loudly in eastern European forests

Luscinia megarhynchos
  • Specialized
8.6

A small songbird in Europe called the nightingale that sings loudly at night

Surface Forms

Luscinia singular
Lusciniae plural

Etymology

Luscinia comes from the Latin word luscinia, which means 'nightingale', a small 'song' bird known for its beautiful voice, so the genus name simply points to these singing birds.