trochilus

noun — 2 senses

trochilus

noun

/ˈtɹɒkɪləs/

Etymology From Latin trochilus (“a kind of small bird”), from Ancient Greek τροχίλος (trokhílos), from τρέχω (trékhō, “to run”).

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Any member of the hummingbird genus Trochilus.

2

Architecture A scotia.

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