Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Cynomys

👉 Cynomys is a genus of birds in the family Aves. It was first described by German botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1758 and named after Johann Georg von Cynomy, a Swiss naturalist who lived during the Enlightenment period. The term "cynomys" comes from the Latin word "cynomen," which means "cynical" or "unhappy."

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👉 The term "Cynomys" refers to a genus of small, herbivorous mammals in the family Mammalia (Mammidae). These include animals such as cows, goats, and sheep, which are commonly found around the world.

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