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anhinga

/ænˈhɪŋɡə/

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A fish-eating bird (Anhinga anhinga) of North America with a thin, pointed bill and a long, thin neck.

Examples :

"While canoeing on the river, we spotted an anhinga perched on a branch, its long, slender neck extended as it surveyed the water for fish. "

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One who darts, or who throws darts; that which darts.

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"The anhinga, with its spear-like bill, waited patiently in the shallows, a feathered dart ready to strike at any passing fish. "

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Any member of the family Anhingidae, waterbirds with long necks.

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"While kayaking on the lake, we saw an anhinga perched on a log, drying its wings with its long neck outstretched. "

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Any of various darting freshwater fish of the family Percidae, that are usually small and brightly coloured and are native to North America.

Examples :

"While kayaking on the lake, we spotted several brightly colored anhinga darting among the lily pads. "

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Any of the similar South American (and Panamanian) freshwater fish in the characin family Crenuchidae

Examples :

"While traveling in Panama, the biologist studied various anhinga species in the freshwater streams. "

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Any of the dragonflies in the genus Sympetrum

Examples :

"The child pointed to the pond and exclaimed, "Look, Mom, an anhinga is resting on that cattail!" "

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Any of various hesperiid butterflies of the genera Arrhenes and Telicota.

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"The butterfly collector added a rare anhinga to her display case. "