'Himantopus' definitions:

Definition of 'Himantopus'

(from WordNet)
noun
Major one of two genera of stilts; similar to avocets but with straight bills [syn: Himantopus, genus Himantopus]

Definition of 'Himantopus'

From: GCIDE
  • Himantopus \Himantopus\ n. one of two genera of stilts; they are similar to avocets but with straight bills.
  • Syn: genus Himantopus. [WordNet 1.5]