palamedeae Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pal`a*me"de*æ noun plural (Also<
  • Palamedeae
  • Palamedeæ
)
Etymology
NL.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) An order, or suborder, including the kamichi, and allied South American birds; -- called also screamers. In many anatomical characters they are allied to the Anseres, but they externally resemble the wading birds.

Webster 1913