How Do You Spell RECURVIROSTRAL?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪkˈɜːvɪɹˌɒstɹə͡l] (IPA)

Recurvirostral is a mouthful of a word that refers to birds with a distinctively curved beak. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /rɪˌkɜːrˈvaɪrəʊstrəl/, which can seem daunting at first glance. The first syllable is pronounced like "rih," followed by a stress on the second syllable, "kur." The "iro" is pronounced as "eye-ro," and the last syllable is "struhl." Despite its complicated spelling, this word is quite straightforward once you know how to say it.

RECURVIROSTRAL Meaning and Definition

1. Recurvirostral is an adjective that describes a characteristic or feature of a certain type of bird species or animals with a uniquely shaped bill or beak. The term is derived from the combination of the Latin words "re-" meaning back or again, "curvus" meaning curved, and "rostrum" meaning beak or snout.

   The key defining aspect of a recurvirostral creature is the evident curvature or bending backwards of its beak, often ending in a hooked or bent tip. This distinct beak structure is usually specialized for a specific purpose, such as for consuming particular types of food or aiding in specific feeding behaviors. Recurvirostral bills can vary in size, shape, and degree of curvature, depending on the species.

   Birds that are commonly referred to as recurvirostral include herons, ibises, and spoonbills, but the term is not exclusive to these bird families. These birds typically possess long, slender, and S-shaped beaks with a pronounced downturn at the tip, enabling them to catch and manipulate their prey more effectively. The recurvirostral beak may also aid in filtering water to extract small organisms or in probing mud for hidden prey.

   In a broader sense, the term "recurvirostral" can also be used in a figurative manner to describe any object or structure with a similar curved or hooked shape reminiscent of a recurvirostral beak.

2. Having the beak recurved or bending upwards-applied to the genus of birds, the recurvirostra.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for RECURVIROSTRAL

• recurvirostra
• eecurvirostral
• decurvirostral
• fecurvirostral
• tecurvirostral
• 5ecurvirostral
• 4ecurvirostral
• rwcurvirostral
• rscurvirostral
• rdcurvirostral
• rrcurvirostral
• r4curvirostral
• r3curvirostral
• rexurvirostral
• revurvirostral
• refurvirostral
• redurvirostral
• recyrvirostral
• rechrvirostral
• recjrvirostral

Etymology of RECURVIROSTRAL

The word "Recurvirostral" is derived from Latin and has roots in two words: "recurvus" meaning "bent back" or "curved" and "rostrum" meaning "beak" or "snout". The combination of these two Latin words forms "Recurvirostral", which refers to a characteristic where the beak or snout of a bird curves or bends backward.