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- [mot-mot]
- /ˈmɒt mɒt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mot-mot]
- /ˈmɒt mɒt/
Definitions of motmot word
- noun motmot any of several tropical and subtropical American birds of the family Momotidae, related to the kingfishers, having a serrate bill and chiefly greenish and bluish plumage. 1
- noun motmot A tree-dwelling tropical American bird with colorful plumage, typically having two long racketlike tail feathers. 1
- noun motmot any tropical American bird of the family Momotidae, having a long tail and blue and brownish-green plumage: order Coraciiformes (kingfishers, etc) 0
- noun motmot any of a family (Momotidae) of long-tailed, chiefly green, coraciiform birds of tropical and subtropical America, usually nesting in tunnels they make along river banks 0
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Origin of motmot
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < American Spanish; repetitive compound, imitating the bird's note
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Parts of speech for Motmot
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motmot popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
motmot usage trend in Literature
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