The spelling of the word "lophocomi" may seem confusing at first, but understanding its phonetic transcription can help. The word is pronounced as "lo-foh-koh-mee" and is often used to describe a group of birds with a specific type of foot structure. The "lopho" sound refers to the raised folds of skin on the bird's foot, while "comi" refers to the bird's ability to live in trees. Despite its seemingly complex spelling and pronunciation, "lophocomi" is an important term for those studying avian biology.
The negroid races of man having tufted hair, such as the Negritos, Papuans, Malanesians, and Hottentots.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.