laniinæ, lanianæ

pl. [Lat. lan i (us); fem. pl. adj. suff.- inæ, -anæ.] Ornith.: The typical sub-family of Laniide (q.v.). Lateral toes equal and free; claws slender, acute; bill generally short, with the tooth very prominent. ( Swains on .) lā-ni-ŭs, s. [Lat. a butcher, from lanio =to tear to pieces, to lacerate.] Ornith.: The typical genus of the family Laniidae (q.v.). The bill is very short, strongly hooked, the tooth very prominent, wings somewhat pointed, tail rounded or slightly graduated; lateral toes free and equal. It contains the Butcher-birds 2. Dullne ; want of sharpne or acumen. 3. A feeling of listle ne or languidne ; soft- ne , laxity. II. Veg . Pathol .: A state of feeblene and prem a ture decay into which plants fall, from insufficient nourishment or other cause.