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Emberizidae

Definition:

a subfamily of buntings and some New World sparrows

Class:

animal noun

Usage:

proper noun | subfamily

Plural:

Emberizidae*
(* Emberizidae may be used in a singular or plural context)

Type of:

bird family » family » taxonomic group » biological group

Type of:

subfamily » taxonomic group » biological group » group

Member of:

Fringillidae » Oscines » Passeriformes » Aves » Vertebrata » Chordata » Animalia

Original source:

WordNet

Examples:

Emberiza | Passerina | Plectrophenax

Synonym:

Emberizinae [subfamily]

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