Brazilian trumpeter
- noun
- /brəˈzɪljən ˈtrʌmpɪtər/
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trumpeter brasileño
- The Brazilian trumpeter is valued by farmers for guarding their chickens against predators.
Examples
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I heard the distinctive call of a Brazilian trumpeter while visiting the rainforest.
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Some people keep a Brazilian trumpeter as a pet because of its unusual vocalizations.
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The Brazilian trumpeter is known for its distinctive call.
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Have you ever heard a Brazilian trumpeter sing?
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While hiking in the jungle, I was captivated by the loud call of the Brazilian trumpeter echoing through the trees.
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Farmers often appreciate the presence of a Brazilian trumpeter in their yards, as it helps scare away potential predators.
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Listening to the Brazilian trumpeter in the early morning adds a vibrant atmosphere to the rainforest.
Synonyms
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A large forest bird with shiny black feathers that lives in groups and makes a loud long call
A large bird from Brazil and Guiana that makes loud trumpet calls and is kept to protect chickens
A South American bird that lives in flocks and makes loud trumpet-like calls
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'Brazilian' = from Brazil and 'trumpeter' = a type of bird, so the meaning (a trumpeter bird from Brazil) is directly derivable from its constituents. This is a literal, non-idiomatic combination following common cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both words would understand it.
Etymology
Brazilian trumpeter gets its name from where it lives and the sound it makes: Brazilian shows its home and trumpeter means its loud, trumpet-like call. Farmers liked that loud call because the bird would warn of danger, so the name also suggests a 'noisy guard'.