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Raphidae

plural noun
Raph·​i·​dae | \ ˈrafəˌdē\

Definition of Raphidae

: a family of extinct flightless birds (order Columbiformes) related to the pigeons and comprising the dodos and solitaires

History and Etymology for Raphidae

New Latin, from Raphus, type genus + -idae

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