cotinga

co·tin·ga

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-ting-guh, kuh-]
- /koʊˈtɪŋ gə, kə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-ting-guh, kuh-]
- /koʊˈtɪŋ gə, kə-/

Definitions of cotinga word

noun cotinga any tropical American passerine bird of the family Cotingidae, such as the umbrella bird and the cock-of-the-rock, having a broad slightly hooked bill 3
noun cotinga any of several songbirds constituting the family Cotingidae of chiefly tropical New World regions. 1
noun cotinga A perching bird found in the forests of Central and South America, the male of which is frequently brilliantly colored. 1
noun cotinga Any of the neotropical passerine birds of the genus Cotinga. 0

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Origin of cotinga

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

1775-85; < New Latin < French < Tupi

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Parts of speech for Cotinga

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cotinga popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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