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anhinga

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Those wondering why it is named so[0]: > The word anhinga comes from a'ñinga in the Brazilian Tupi language and means "devil bird" or "snake bird".[2] The origin of the name is apparent when swimming: only the neck appears above water so the bird looks like a snake ready to strike.

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A fish-eating bird (Anhinga anhinga) of the Americas with a thin, pointed bill and a long, thin neck.

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noun

A fish-eating bird (Anhinga anhinga) of the Americas with a thin, pointed bill and a long, thin neck.

noun

Synonym of darter: any bird of the genus Anhinga.

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noun

A fish-eating bird (Anhinga anhinga) of the Americas with a thin, pointed bill and a long, thin neck.

See also: snakebird, darter

noun

Synonym of darter: any bird of the genus Anhinga.

See also: snakebird, darter

Example sentences

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Those wondering why it is named so[0]: > The word anhinga comes from a'ñinga in the Brazilian Tupi language and means "devil bird" or "snake bird".[2] The origin of the name is apparent when swimming: only the neck appears above water so the bird looks like a snake ready to strike.

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Those wondering why it is named so[0]: > The word anhinga comes from a'ñinga in the Brazilian Tupi language and means "devil bird" or "snake bird".[2] The origin of the name is apparent when swimming: only the neck appears above water so the bird looks like a snake ready to strike.

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How do you use anhinga in a sentence?

Those wondering why it is named so[0]: > The word anhinga comes from a'ñinga in the Brazilian Tupi language and means "devil bird" or "snake bird".[2] The origin of the name is apparent when swimming: only the neck appears above water so the bird looks like a snake ready to strike.

What does anhinga mean?

A fish-eating bird (Anhinga anhinga) of the Americas with a thin, pointed bill and a long, thin neck.

What part of speech is anhinga?

anhinga is commonly used as noun.