Toucan: meaning, definitions and examples

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toucan

 

[ หˆtuหkรฆn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

A toucan is a large, tropical bird known for its colorful bill, which is often as long as its body. They inhabit the forests of Central and South America. Toucans are social birds often found in pairs or small flocks, and they primarily feed on fruits, insects, and small animals. Their vibrant plumage and unique beak make them a popular subject in art and culture.

Synonyms

bird, rainforest bird, tropical bird

Examples of usage

  • The toucan is a colorful bird found in the Amazon rainforest.
  • We saw a toucan perched high in the trees during our jungle trek.
  • The toucan's bill helps it reach fruit on branches.
  • Toucans are often associated with tropical environments and biodiversity.
  • In many cultures, the toucan symbolizes beauty and vibrancy.

Translations

Translations of the word "toucan" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tucano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‚ะบะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tukan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัƒะบะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tukan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใ‚ฅใƒผใ‚ซใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท toucan

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tucรกn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tukan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํˆฌ์นธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆูƒูŽุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tukan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tukan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทจๅ˜ด้ธŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tukan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรบkan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒะบะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒฃแƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tukan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tucรกn

Etymology

The word 'toucan' comes from the Portuguese word 'tucano', which itself is derived from the Tupian word 'tukรฃ', which refers to the same type of bird. Toucans are belonging to the family Ramphastidae, and their origin can be traced back to the rainforests of Central and South America. Their distinctive large, colorful beaks are adapted for reaching and consuming fruits, which make up the majority of their diet. Historically, toucans have captured the human imagination and find representation in various cultures, often serving as symbols of the exotic wildlife of the tropics.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,648, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.