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anhingas

/ænˈhɪŋɡəz/

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

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"While canoeing in the Florida Everglades, we spotted several anhingas perched on branches, drying their wings. "

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noun

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

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"The anhingas, with their long, sharp beaks, speared fish beneath the calm water. "

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

Examples :

"While kayaking through the Florida Everglades, we saw several anhingas perched on branches, drying their wings. "

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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.

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""While canoeing on the river, we spotted a group of anhingas sunning themselves on a log." "

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

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"While commonly called "darters" or "snakebirds," anhingas are actually related to South American freshwater fish rather than birds. "

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Any of the dragonflies in the genus Sympetrum

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"While hiking by the pond, we spotted several anhingas flitting among the reeds. "

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

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"While hiking in the tropical forest, the butterfly enthusiast was excited to spot several anhingas fluttering among the ferns. "