What is another word for orthotomus?

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːθətˌɒməs] (IPA)

Orthotomus is a genus of small passerine birds found in Asia. It includes species such as the Common Tailorbird and Rufous-fronted tailorbird. Synonyms for Orthotomus can include words like songbird, warbler, bush-warbler or simply bird. These synonyms can give a broader idea of what kind of creature an Orthotomus is, even if the specific genus or species is unknown. Other possible synonyms might include small bird, insectivore, or migrant. Ultimately, the most effective synonym will depend on the context in which it is used, and which aspects of this type of bird the speaker or writer wishes to emphasize.

Synonyms for Orthotomus:

What are the hypernyms for Orthotomus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Orthotomus?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for orthotomus (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Orthotomus?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Orthotomus?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Orthotomus

The nests, very ingeniously made, are invariably sewn to one or two leaves in the centre of one of the above-named bushes, the entrance above, just as in the nest of an orthotomus.
"The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1"
Allan O. Hume
"All of the above nests were exactly alike, being composed of fine dry grass without any lining, felted here and there exteriorly with small lumps of woolly vegetable down, and built between two leaves carefully sewn to the nest in the same way as the nests of orthotomus sutorius.
"The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1"
Allan O. Hume
204. A nest of this species found in Native Sikhim, below Namtchu, on the 28th July, is a regular Tailor-bird's nest, absolutely undistinguishable from the one also sent me by Mr. Mandelli as belonging to orthotomus atrigularis, so that for the moment I have some doubts as to the authenticity of this nest.
"The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1"
Allan O. Hume

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