trogon

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Definition of trogon in English English dictionary

Any of several species of bird, most of which live in Central and South America, have colorful feathers, and nest in holes in trees

(Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) Any of various colorful tropical or subtropical birds of the family Trogonidae, which includes the quetzal

They are noted for the brilliant colors and the resplendent luster of their plumage

Any one of numerous species of beautiful tropical birds belonging to the family Trogonidæ

forest bird of warm regions of the New World having brilliant lustrous plumage and long tails

{i} any of several brightly colored birds from the family Trogonidae (native to tropical regions of the Americas)

Related Terms

genus trogon

type genus of the Trogonidae

Hyphenation

tro·gon

Etymology

[ 'trO-"gän ] (noun.) 1792. New Latin, genus name, from Greek trOgOn, present participle of trOgein to gnaw.