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Definition of illadopsis
illadopsis
/ˌɪl.əˈdɑːp.sɪs/
il · la · dop · sis
Plural:illadopsises
illadopsis Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of several species of small, elusive African songbirds in the genus Illadopsis (family Pellorneidae), typically found in the dense undergrowth of tropical forests and known for their drab, brownish plumage and loud, distinctive calls.
Example
"The ornithology team spent hours in the dense underbrush of the Ugandan rainforest trying to catch a glimpse of the pale-breasted illadopsis."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Modern Latin 'Illadopsis', which combines the Ancient Greek 'illas' or 'illad-' (meaning 'a kind of thrush') and the suffix '-opsis' (meaning 'appearance' or 'resemblance').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Illadopsis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/illadopsis