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Meliphagan
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Meliphagan, a. [Gr. me`li honey + to eat.].
Belonging to the genus Meliphaga . [1913 Webster]
Meliphagan, n.
Any bird of the genus Meliphaga and allied genera; a honey eater; -- called also meliphagidan . [1913 Webster]
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