Minkotti, Mīṉkotti, Min-kotti: 1 definition

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Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Mīṉkotti (மீன்கொத்தி) [mīṉ-kotti] noun < idem. +.

1. Kingfisher; சிச்சிலிப்பறவைப்பொது. [sichilipparavaippothu.] (திருக்குற்றாலக் குறவஞ்சி [thirukkurralag kuravanchi] 87, 3.)

2. Lesser kingfisher, species of alcedo; சிச்சிலிப்பறவைவகை. [sichilipparavaivagai.]

3. Pied kingfisher, species of ceryle; சிச்சிலிப்பறவைவகை. [sichilipparavaivagai.]

4. White-breasted or larger kingfisher, Halcyon smyrnensis; சிச்சிலிப்பறவைவகை. [sichilipparavaivagai.]

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