HESPERORNIS
\hˈɛspəɹˌɔːniz], \hˈɛspəɹˌɔːniz], \h_ˈɛ_s_p_ə_ɹ_ˌɔː_n_i_z]\
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A genus of large, extinct, wingless birds from the Cretaceous deposits of Kansas, belonging to the Odontornithes. They had teeth, and were essentially carnivorous swimming ostriches. Several species are known. See Illust. in Append.
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A genus of large, extinct, wingless birds from the Cretaceous deposits of Kansas, belonging to the Odontornithes. They had teeth, and were essentially carnivorous swimming ostriches. Several species are known. See Illust. in Append.
By Noah Webster.
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