Anhimidae

plural noun
An·​him·​i·​dae | \ anˈhiməˌdē\

Definition of Anhimidae

: a family (coextensive with the suborder Anhimae of the order Anseriformes) of large stout-billed birds having spurred wings and more or less webbed feet and comprising the screamers of South America

First Known Use of Anhimidae

1893, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Anhimidae

borrowed from New Latin, from Anhima anhima + -idae -idae

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