cotinga

cotinga

See also: Cotinga

English

A spangled cotinga, Cotinga cayana

Etymology

From New Latin cotinga, from Old Tupi cutinga.

Noun

cotinga (plural cotingas)

1. Any of the neotropical passerine birds of the genus Cotinga
   • 1857, John Benwell, An Englishman's Travels in America‎:

     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:

     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

• cotingid
• cotingine

Translations

any of the neotropical passerine birds of the genus Cotinga

Portuguese: cotinga f, anambé (pt) m

Anagrams

• coating, cognati, tacoing

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Portuguese

Etymology

From New Latin Cotinga

Noun

cotinga f (plural cotingas)

1. cotinga (any of the neotropical passerine birds of the genus Cotinga)

Synonyms

• anambé