toucan

/ˈtuːkən/ /ˈtuːˌkæn/

Meanings

noun

Any of various neotropical frugivorous birds from the family Ramphastidae, with a large colorful beak.

Examples :

"During our trip to the zoo, my daughter was most excited to see the toucan with its enormous, brightly colored beak. "

Related Words

brightly adverb

/ˈbɹaɪtli/

In a bright manner.

"The sun was shining brightly, making me squint."

enormous adjective

/ɪˈnɔː(ɹ)məs/

Deviating from the norm; unusual, extraordinary.

"Her enthusiasm for the project was enormous; it was unusual and extraordinary for someone so typically reserved. "

frugivorous adjective

/fruːˈdʒɪvərəs/ /fruˈdʒɪvərəs/

Having a diet that consists mostly of fruit; fruit-eating.

"Although the vampire bat is known for feeding on blood, most species of bat eat insects, and many are frugivorous."

neotropical adjective

/ˌniːoʊˈtrɑpɪkəl/ /ˌnijoʊˈtrɑpɪkəl/

Occurring in tropical America, i.e. the tropics of the New World.

"Many birdwatchers travel to Costa Rica to see the diverse neotropical bird species found there. "

various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

daughter noun

/ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/

One’s female offspring.

"I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter."

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

colorful adjective

/ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

"The parrot's feathers were colorful, with shades of green, blue, and yellow. "

colored verb

/ˈkʌləɹd/

To give something color.

"We could color the walls red."

birds noun

/bɜːdz/ /bɜɪdz/

A member of the class of animals Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, and laying eggs.

"Ducks and sparrows are birds."

excited verb

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

To stir the emotions of.

"The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present."

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "