jacamar

jac·a·mar

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [jak-uh-mahr]
- /ˈdʒæk əˌmɑr/
- /dʒˈakamə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jak-uh-mahr]
- /ˈdʒæk əˌmɑr/

Definitions of jacamar word

noun jacamar any tropical American bird of the family Galbulidae, having a long bill and usually metallic green plumage above. 1
noun jacamar An insectivorous bird of tropical American forests, with a long pointed bill, a long tail, and plumage that is typically iridescent green above. 1
noun jacamar any bird of the tropical American family Galbulidae, having an iridescent plumage and feeding on insects: order Piciformes (woodpeckers, etc) 0
noun jacamar any of a family (Galbulidae) of tropical forest piciform birds of South and Central America that feed on insects 0
noun jacamar Any of various insectivorous tropical birds, of the family Galbulidae, having iridescent plumage and a long, sharp bill. 0

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Origin of jacamar

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

1640-50; < French < Tupi jacamáciri

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Parts of speech for Jacamar

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jacamar popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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