'Crypturi' definitions:

Definition of 'Crypturi'

From: GCIDE
  • Crypturi \Cryp*tu"ri\ (kr[i^]p*t[=u]"r[imac]), n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. krypto`s hidden + o'yra` tail.] (Zool.) An order of flying, drom[ae]ognathous birds, including the tinamous of South America. See Tinamou. [1913 Webster]