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insessorial

in·ses·so·ri·al [ ìn se sáwree əl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
adapted for perching: used to describe birds that are adapted, or have feet that are adapted, for perching

[Mid-19th century. < modern Latin Insessores, former order name < past participle of Latin insidere (see insidious)]
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