hoatzin Meaning & Definition
/ˈwætsɪn/
What Does Hoatzin Mean?
Hoatzin is a noun that means A bird of the species Opisthocomus hoazin of the order Opisthocomiformes, with claws on the wing fingers of the juvenile and an enlarged crop used as a rumen.
Word Facts for Hoatzin
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwætsɪn/ |
| Synonyms | hoactzin, stinkbird and opisthocomus hoazin |
| Plural | hoatzins |
Hoatzin Definition (Noun)
- A bird of the species Opisthocomus hoazin of the order Opisthocomiformes, with claws on the wing fingers of the juvenile and an enlarged crop used as a rumen.
Noun
- A bird, Opisthocomus hoazin, with claws on the wing fingers of the juvenile and an enlarged crop used as a rumen.
Synonyms of Hoatzin
Hoatzin synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
hoatzin (plural hoatzins)
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Origin of Hoatzin
From Nahuatl huāctzin (which probably designated a different bird).
Quick Answers About Hoatzin
What part of speech is hoatzin?
Hoatzin is a noun.
What is another word for hoatzin?
Close synonyms of hoatzin are hoactzin, stinkbird and opisthocomus hoazin. See the full list of hoatzin synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of hoatzin?
The plural of hoatzin is hoatzins.