Definitions
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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Meropidae .
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Examples
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Blue-bearded bee-eater, Nyctyornis athertoni formerly, Alcemerops athertonii; protonym, Merops athertoni also sometimes known as the blue-necked bee-eater, photographed in Thailand.
Mystery bird: blue-bearded bee-eater, Nyctyornis athertoni 2011
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Blue-bearded bee-eater, Nyctyornis athertoni formerly, Alcemerops athertonii; protonym, Merops athertoni also sometimes known as the blue-necked bee-eater, photographed in Thailand.
Mystery bird: blue-bearded bee-eater, Nyctyornis athertoni 2011
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Mystery bird: Blue-cheeked bee-eater, Merops persicus
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Mystery bird: Blue-cheeked bee-eater, Merops persicus
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Very interesting distinction that between Merops and perhaps classical fathers more generally and Saint Joseph.
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This boy thought his mother's husband, Merops, was his father.
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This boy thought his mother's husband, Merops, was his father.
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Blue-tailed bee-eater ( '' Merops Philippinus '') (Photograph by Rahula Perera)
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Titanian maid, daughter of Merops, because of her beauty; but my fair form hath proved the curse of Dardan Troy and doomed Achaea's sons.
Helen 2008
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Titanian maid, daughter of Merops, because of her beauty; but my fair form hath proved the curse of Dardan Troy and doomed Achaea's sons.
Helen 2008
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