toucan

What is another word for toucan? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — A brightly coloured, fruit-eating bird native to Central and South America, known for its large, colourful beak.

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How to use toucan

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a toucan's large beak a brightly coloured toucan spot a toucan a toucan in the rainforest

This is a neutral, everyday word used in both ordinary and scientific contexts.

Etymology

Toucan came into English from French toucan, which was borrowed from the Old Tupi word tukana. That word is traced further back to Proto-Tupi-Guarani and, before that, Proto-Tupian roots.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do toucans live?

They are neotropical birds, native to Central and South America.

What do toucans eat?

They are frugivorous birds, meaning fruit forms the main part of their diet.

Where does the word toucan come from?

It reached English through French, which had borrowed it from an Old Tupi word for the bird.

Nearby words

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