gymnopterous (jimnopterus)

[ = E. feather.] In entom., having clear or na wings, without scales or hairs; not having ked wings, having sheathed wings; not elytropterous; specifical ly, of or pertaining to the Gymnoptera. Gymnorhina (jim-nō-rī'nä), (jim-nō-rinä), n. [NL., Black-backed Piping-crow (Gymnorhina tibicen ). these colors being ma ed in large areas; the bill also is whitish. It is a native of Australia, and is a noisy, showy taught to speak a few words and play a variety of amusing bird, often seen in confinement, and capable of being antics. G. R. Gray , 1840. 2666