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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-hing-guh]
- /ænˈhɪŋ gə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-hing-guh]
- /ænˈhɪŋ gə/
Definitions of anhinga word
- noun anhinga any of a family (Anhingidae) of pelecaniform birds of tropical and subtropical regions, with a long, sharp-pointed bill and long neck 3
- noun anhinga any of various totipalmate swimming birds of the family Anhingidae, having a very long and flexible neck. 1
- noun anhinga A long- necked fish-eating bird related to the cormorants, typically found in fresh water. Anhingas spear fish with their long pointed bills and frequently swim submerged to the neck. 1
- noun anhinga A fish-eating bird, Anhinga anhinga, from North America having a thin, pointed bill and long, thin neck. 0
- noun anhinga A bird of the family Anhingidae. 0
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Origin of anhinga
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
1760-70; < Portuguese < Tupi ayingá
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Parts of speech for Anhinga
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anhinga popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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