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sittine - What does it mean?

Definition of 'sittine'

English

Adjective

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  • (zoology|dated) Of or relating to the family Sittidae, or nuthatches.
  • * 1846 , William MacGillivray, British Ornithology (page 216)
  • SITTINE BIRDS, OR NUTHATCHES. Birds of small size, having the body short and compact,
    (Webster 1913)

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