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Webster 1913 Edition


Insessorial

Inˊses-so′ri-al

,
Adj.
(Zool.)
1.
Pertaining to, or having the character of, perching birds.
2.
Belonging or pertaining to the
Insessores
.

Definition 2024


insessorial

insessorial

English

Adjective

insessorial

  1. pertaining to a member of the Order Insessores, or perching birds; perching or designed for perching
    • 1974, Guy Davenport, Tatlin!:
      Bruno stood by the fire of sticks and pineknots, nursing his coffee, his cock snub and insessorial in the codpiece of his curt briefs.