cotinga
See also: Cotinga
English edit
Etymology edit
From New Latin cotinga, from Old Tupi cutinga.
Noun edit
cotinga (plural cotingas)
- Any of the neotropical passerine birds of the family Cotingidae
- 1857, John Benwell, An Englishman's Travels in America[1]:
- Flocks of aquatic birds were to be seen on every side, the most numerous being the pelican, and a bird of the cotinga species, about the size of an English throstle, the plumage of which, being jet black and flamingo red, had a beautiful effect in the sunshine, as they flew or settled in thousands on the canes.
- 1921, William Beebe, Edge of the Jungle[2]:
- Sheer color alone is powerful enough, but when heightened by contrast, it becomes still more effective, and I seemed to have secured, with two barrels, a cotinga and its shadow.
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
neotropical passerine bird of the family Cotingidae
Anagrams edit
Portuguese edit
Etymology edit
Learned borrowing from New Latin Cotinga.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
cotinga f (plural cotingas)