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  1. Philomachus, genus Philomachusnoun

    ruffs

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  1. philomachus

    Philomachus is a genus in the wading bird family Scolopacidae. The species under this genus are commonly known as Ruffs. They are medium to large wading birds that are known for their fancy plumage especially shown by males during the breeding season. Humans are also called philomachus, meaning "lover of contest" or "lover of battle" in Greek, when they express a strong interest in rivalry or warfare.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of philomachus in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of philomachus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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