any of a family (Todidae) of small, insect-eating coraciiform birds of the West Indies with green upper parts and a red throat
See tody in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(tōˈdē)
nounpl.to·dies
Any of various small birds of the family Todidae, of the West Indies, related to the kingfisher and the motmot and having colorful, predominantly green plumage and a bright red throat.