ハチクイ

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Japanese

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Etymology

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From (bee) +‎ (eat).

Noun

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ハチクイ (hachikui

  1. 蜂食: bee-eater

Usage notes

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  • As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).