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Numida

Numida

9.9
An African bird with spotted gray feathers that people keep for meat and eggs
  • noun
  • /ˈnjuːmɪdə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Numida is well-known for its spotted gray plumage and distinctive helmeted head.

Examples

  • Farmers often raise Numida for their eggs and meat in various African countries.

  • Although native to Africa, Numida can now be found on farms around the world.

  • The Numida is known for its distinctive spotted feathers.

  • Did you see the Numida at the zoo?

  • Farmers often raise Numida for their eggs and meat in various African countries.

  • The Numida is well-known for its spotted gray plumage and distinctive helmeted head.

  • Although native to Africa, Numida can now be found on farms around the world.

Synonyms

guinea
vsNumida
58 7.9

A bird with dark feathers and white spots often raised for meat

is the scientific genus name not focused on region or farming
guinea fowl
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1 6.5

A farm bird from Africa with dark feathers and white spots, raised for meat and eggs

is the scientific genus name rather than the common domesticated bird term

Compounds

Numida meleagris
  • South African
9.9

A bird from Africa like a chicken with dark feathers and white spots kept for meat and eggs

Surface Forms

Numida singular
Numidae plural

Etymology

Numida comes from the ancient place name Numidia, which meant part of 'North Africa'. So the name simply marks these birds as African, fitting the guinea fowl's origin.