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SCHIZOGNATHAE

\skˈɪtsəɡnˌaθiː], \skˈɪtsəɡnˌaθiː], \s_k_ˈɪ_t_s_ə_ɡ_n_ˌa_θ_iː]\

Definitions of SCHIZOGNATHAE

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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A sub-order of carinate birds, proposed by Huxley to include the Gallinae, Grallae, and Natatores of Cuvier.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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