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APHANAPTERIX

\ɐfˈanɐptəɹˌɪks], \ɐfˈanɐptəɹˌɪks], \ɐ_f_ˈa_n_ɐ_p_t_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_k_s]\

Definitions of APHANAPTERIX

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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A genus of large Ralline birds, incapable of flight, the remains of which are found in the post-tertiary deposits of Mauritius. They survived into the human period, and were exterminated at a comparatively late date.

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

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