turaco

tu·ra·co

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [too r-uh-koh]
- /ˈtʊər əˌkoʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [too r-uh-koh]
- /ˈtʊər əˌkoʊ/

Definitions of turaco word

abbreviation TURACO touraco. 1
noun plural turaco any of several large, brightly colored birds of the family Musophagidae, of Africa, having a helmetlike crest. 1

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Origin of turaco

First appearance:

before 1735

One of the 48% newest English words

1735-45; < French touraco or Dutch toerako; ulterior origin obscure

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Parts of speech for Turaco

noun

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turaco popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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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