rufipennis

Latin

Etymology

New Latin; from rufus (“red”) +‎ frōns (“feather, fin, wing”).

Pronunciation
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /ru.fiˈpen.nis/, [rʊ.fɪˈpɛn.nɪs]

Adjective

rufipennis (neuter rufipenne); third declension

  1. having a red wing or fin, or red feathers

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
Nominative rufipennis rufipenne rufipennēs rufipennia
Genitive rufipennis rufipennium
Dative rufipennī rufipennibus
Accusative rufipennem rufipenne rufipennēs, rufipennīs rufipennia
Ablative rufipennī rufipennibus
Vocative rufipennis rufipenne rufipennēs rufipennia

Usage notes
  • Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.
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