trogon
Definition
Noun A forest bird of warm regions of the New World (the Americas) characterized by brilliant, lustrous plumage and long tails.
Usage
The word "trogon" is used specifically as a noun to refer to a type of bird. It is a zoological term. * The resplendent quetzal is perhaps the most famous trogon. * Birdwatchers travel to the tropics hoping to spot a trogon. * Its brilliant green feathers identified it as a member of the trogon family.
Advanced Usage
- Collective Use: The term can be used collectively to refer to the entire family Trogonidae.
- The trogon is a family of birds found in tropical forests worldwide.
- Scientific/Descriptive Context: The word is most common in ornithological, ecological, or birdwatching contexts.
- The study focused on the nesting habits of the trogon.
Variants and Related Words
- Trogonidae (n): The scientific family name for all trogons.
- Trogoniformes (n): The scientific order to which trogons belong.
Synonyms
- Trogonid (n): A less common synonym used in scientific literature.
Different Meanings
The word "trogon" has only one primary meaning in modern English: the bird described above. It does not have other common definitions or idiomatic uses.
Noun
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forest bird of warm regions of the New World having brilliant lustrous plumage and long tails
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