'Strisores' definitions:

Definition of 'Strisores'

From: GCIDE
  • Strisores \Stri*so"res\, n. pl. [NL.; cf. L. stridere to creak, whiz, buzz.] (Zool.) A division of passerine birds including the humming birds, swifts, and goatsuckers. It is now generally considered an artificial group. [1913 Webster]