noun
ani
AH-nee
Ani (noun) means a black, long-tailed tropical bird in the cuckoo family, found across the Americas. Example: “A group of anis foraged noisily in the field at dawn.”
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A black, long-tailed tropical bird in the cuckoo family, found across the Americas.
"A group of anis foraged noisily in the field at dawn."
How to use ani
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tropical black bird related to the cuckoo, often seen in noisy groups.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish or Portuguese ani, ultimately from an Indigenous Tupi word.
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What does “ani” mean?
The word “ani” means a black, long-tailed tropical bird in the cuckoo family, found across the Americas. In plain terms, a tropical black bird related to the cuckoo, often seen in noisy groups.
How do you pronounce “ani”?
“Ani” is pronounced AH-nee (/ˈɑː.ni/ in IPA).
How do you use “ani” in a sentence?
Here is “ani” used in a sentence: “A group of anis foraged noisily in the field at dawn.”
What part of speech is “ani”?
“Ani” is a noun.
Where does the word “ani” come from?
The word “ani” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish or Portuguese ani, ultimately from an Indigenous Tupi word.
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