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Definition of Picus or Genius viridis

Picus or Genius viridis
Yaffle Yaf"fle, n. [Probably imitative of its call or cry.] (Zo["o]l.) The European green woodpecker (Picus, or Genius, viridis). It is noted for its loud laughlike note. Called also eccle, hewhole, highhoe, laughing bird, popinjay, rain bird, yaffil, yaffler, yaffingale, yappingale, yackel, and woodhack.

Meaning of Picus or Genius viridis from wikipedia

- a particular species, but authorities differ on which one: perhaps Picus viridis or Dryocopus martius. The wood**** was revered by the Latin peoples...