ˌtapəˈkō(ˌ)lō noun
or tap·a·cu·lo -ˈkü(ˌ)lō
( -s )
Etymology: American Spanish tapaculo, literally, one that covers its backside, from Spanish tapar to cover + culo backside, from Latin culus — more at culet
1. : a small plainly colored clamatorial terrestrial bird ( Scelorchilus albicollis ) of the family Rhinocryptidae of Chile and Argentina having short rounded wings and short tail carried erect
2. : any of several birds related to the tapacolo — see turco