English Explanatory Dictionary

anhinga

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of darter: any bird of the genus Anhinga.
  2. A fish-eating bird (Anhinga anhinga) of the Americas with a thin, pointed bill and a long, thin neck.

Pronunciation

/ænˈhɪŋɡə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-anhinga.wav

Word forms

anhinga anhingas

Etymology

From taxonomic name Anhinga or Portuguese anhinga, from Old Tupi anhinga.

Synonyms

American darter American snakebird water turkey darter
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