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Phaethon

Phaethon

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A type of seabird with long tail feathers that lives in warm oceans
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Faetón
  • 3200 Phaethon is an asteroid that is believed to originate from a comet.
  • 3200 Phaethon

Examples

  • The infrared observations of Phaethon have provided valuable data for scientists studying its composition.

  • Did you see the Phaethon flying over the ocean?

  • A Phaethon hovered gracefully above the waves, searching for its next meal.

  • Scientists observed several Phaethon nesting on the remote cliffs.

  • The white-tailed Phaethon is commonly seen in tropical waters around islands.

  • The Phaethon is known for its long tail feathers.

  • Researchers are examining the orbit of Phaethon to understand more about its path through the solar system.

Synonyms

genus Phaethon
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  • Specialized
9.9

A group of seabirds called tropicbirds with long tail feathers

adds that these birds are seabirds found in tropical oceans

Compounds

genus Phaethon
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of seabirds called tropicbirds with long tail feathers

Surface Forms

Phaethon main

Etymology

Phaethon as the name for a seabird comes from the same mythic name that means 'shining', like photo and photon, because these white tropicbirds and their long tails reminded people of the sun's light. So the birds were named Phaethon to reflect that bright, sunny image.