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crissal

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[kris-uhl] / ˈkrɪs əl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the crissum.

Etymology

Origin of crissal

From the New Latin word crissālis, dating back to 1870–75. See crissum, -al 1

Example Sentences

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Some of the relatively understudied species were Philadelphia vireos, crissal thrashers, black-chinned sparrows, and olive warblers.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2025

The cactus wren and crissal thrasher build in the geographical centres of tree choyas, so protected by 500,000 spines that no hawk or owl can reach them.

From The Minds and Manners of Wild Animals A Book of Personal Observations by Hornaday, William Temple

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