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Fregata minor
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Translingual
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Etymology
Literally "lesser frigate". Originally named Pelecanus minor, "the lesser pelican"; when it was moved to Fregata genus as the greater frigatebird, the name minor had to be retained; the lesser frigatebird is Fregata ariel species.
Proper noun
Fregata minor la 1 f
species family Fregatidae the great frigatebird
References
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