trochilus

[ trok-uh-luh s ]

/ ˈtrɒk ə ləs /

scotia.

Origin of trochilus

1555–65; < Greek tróchilos; see trochlea

This benefits the crocodile, who is pleased, and takes care not to hurt the trochilus.

Museum of Antiquity |L. W. Yaggy
In the same island is found another species, the Trochilus gigas—a very large bird for so delicate a family.

The Western World |W.H.G. Kingston
Trochilus rufus is not only often found here, but also under sixty degrees of latitude.

A New Voyage Round the World, in the years 1823, 24, 25, and 26, Vol. 2 |Otto von Kotzebue
Hummingbird, ruby-throated (Trochilus colubris), strange death of a; nest of.

Locusts and Wild Honey |John Burroughs

trochilus

/ (ˈtrɒkɪləs) /

another name for hummingbird

any of several Old World warblers, esp Phylloscopus trochilus (willow warbler)

C16: via Latin from Greek trokhilos name of a small Egyptian bird said by ancient writers to pick the teeth of crocodiles, from trekhein to run