diatryma

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noun A genus of gigantic ratite fossil birds from the Wahsatch group of the Eocene of New Mexico, supposed to be the same as Gastornis (which see). The type-species is D. gigantea. Cope.

noun (Paleon.) An extinct eocene bird from New Mexico, larger than the ostrich.

noun A big-beaked prehistoric bird in the genus Gastornis which is larger than the ostrich. They supposedly died out 15- to 25-million years ago due to a vast climate change.

Ancient Greek διατρήμα (diatrēma, "canoe").

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mrissa: The basement finishing project is at a s mrissa 2010
We are comforted by the prospect of Gaius Baltar being eaten by a diatryma.

Barnstorming on an Invisible Segway 2009
We went to the Alpha workshop together and met _starlady_, davekirtley, ksumnersmith, diatryma, and tmseay, where I screwed up a perfectly good chance to do my one and only Wash impression.

What A Difference A Year Makes raecarson 2008
Keeping me company - Here's where I shout out to diatryma - whose name is Catherine, but who goes by Cassie ... and I kept introducing her as Cathy, Katie, Carrie, Candy, and God knows what else.

Voice Post 2muchexposition 2006
I'm diatryma on Livejournal, too.1 While I really like hearing about sewing and dresses, it fills me with anxiety to contemplate what might have to be done to actually take part.

I tag you all! - A Dress A Day 2007
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mrissa: That stinks. mrissa 2010
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