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phenicopter
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phenicopter, n. [L. phoenicopterus, Gr. foiniko`pteros, i. e., red-feathered; foi^nix, foi`nikos, purple red + ptero`n feather: cf. F. phénicoptère.].
A flamingo. [1913 Webster]
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