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adj
Of a species or other low-rank taxa, whose population is so small that they are very likely to go extinct in the wild.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: wildlife conservation; official classification; wildlife conservation; official classification
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Not very common and growing less common; a dying breed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: humorous, informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
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