Parotia

noun
Pa·​ro·​tia | \ pəˈrōsh(ē)ə, -ōtēə\

Definition of Parotia

: a genus of birds of paradise including several forms distinguished by the presence of three long spatulate feathers on each side of the head

History and Etymology for Parotia

New Latin, from Latin parotis tumor near the ear + New Latin -ia

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