TOUCAN


Meaning of TOUCAN in English

[ 'tu:k(ə)n ]

■ noun a tropical American fruit-eating bird with a massive bill and typically brightly coloured plumage. [Genera Ramphastos and Andigena : several species.]

Origin

C16: via Fr. and Port. from Tupi tucan , imitative of its call.

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