meliphagan Meaning, Definition & Usage

Me*liph"a*gan adjective

Etymology

Gr. me`li honey + to eat.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) Belonging to the genus Meliphaga.

Me*liph"a*gan noun

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) Any bird of the genus Meliphaga and allied genera; a honey eater; -- called also meliphagidan.