cotinga
See also: Cotinga
English
editEtymology
editFrom New Latin cotinga, from Old Tupi cutinga.
Noun
editcotinga (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
editTranslations
editneotropical passerine bird of the family Cotingidae
Anagrams
editPortuguese
editEtymology
editLearned borrowing from New Latin Cotinga.
Pronunciation
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Noun
editcotinga f (plural cotingas)
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