'Numenius' definitions:

Definition of 'Numenius'

From: WordNet
noun
Curlews [syn: Numenius, genus Numenius]

Definition of 'Numenius'

From: GCIDE
  • Numenius \Numenius\ prop. n. A genus of birds comprising certain of the curlews.
  • Syn: genus Numenius. [WordNet 1.5]