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anhinga
(an hiŋ′gə)
noun
any of a family (Anhingidae) of pelecaniform birds of tropical and subtropical regions, with a long, sharp-pointed bill and long neck
Origin: Port < Tupí áyinga
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noun
Any of a genus (Anhinga) of long-necked birds having a sharp, pointed bill and inhabiting swampy regions of tropical and subtropical America. Also called darter, snakebird, water turkey.
Origin:
Origin: Portuguese
Origin: , from Tupi ayingá
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