nounπShareA fish-eating bird (Anhinga anhinga) of North America with a thin, pointed bill and a long, thin neck."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. "birdanimalnaturebiologyorganismenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who darts, or who throws darts; that which darts."The anhinga, with its spear-like bill, waited patiently in the shallows, a feathered dart ready to strike at any passing fish. "animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny member of the family Anhingidae, waterbirds with long necks."While kayaking on the lake, we saw an anhinga perched on a log, drying its wings with its long neck outstretched. "birdanimalbiologynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various darting freshwater fish of the family Percidae, that are usually small and brightly coloured and are native to North America."While kayaking on the lake, we spotted several brightly colored anhinga darting among the lily pads. "fishanimalnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of the similar South American (and Panamanian) freshwater fish in the characin family Crenuchidae"While traveling in Panama, the biologist studied various anhinga species in the freshwater streams. "fishanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of the dragonflies in the genus Sympetrum"The child pointed to the pond and exclaimed, "Look, Mom, an anhinga is resting on that cattail!" "animalinsectnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various hesperiid butterflies of the genera Arrhenes and Telicota."The butterfly collector added a rare anhinga to her display case. "insectanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading