'Vanellus Cayennensis' definitions:

Definition of 'Vanellus Cayennensis'

From: GCIDE
  • Terutero \Ter`u*ter"o\, n. [Probably so named from its city.] (Zool.) The South American lapwing (Vanellus Cayennensis). Its wings are furnished with short spurs. Called also {Cayenne lapwing}. [1913 Webster]