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toucanet

toucanet

1 9.9
A small bird from Central and South America with a large colorful bill
  • noun
  • /ˈtuːkəˌnɛt/
: toucanet
  • Unlike their larger relatives, toucanets are smaller but share a similar striking beak.

Examples

  • The vibrant plumage of the toucanet stood out among the rainforest foliage.

  • Look at that toucanet perched on the branch!

  • A toucanet visited the feeder every morning, delighting birdwatchers with its bold colors.

  • I saw a beautiful toucanet in the rainforest.

  • The emerald toucanet is often spotted in the lush forests of Central America.

  • I saw a beautiful toucanet perched on a branch, showcasing its vibrant beak.

  • Birdwatchers flock to Costa Rica to catch a glimpse of the colorful toucanet in its natural habitat.

How Big

albatross
10 6.9
toucan
3 3.5
toucanet
1 9.9
parakeet
24 1.8
hummingbird
  • US
27 1.4

Surface Forms

toucanet singular
toucanets plural

Morphology

toucanet = toucan (transparent) = toucan + et

The meaning 'small toucan' is directly derived from 'toucan' plus the diminutive suffix '-et', so learners can infer the sense from the base.

Etymology

Toucanet is made from toucan, a word from a native South American language for the bright-billed bird, plus the ending -et, which means 'small' or 'little'. So a toucanet is literally a 'little toucan', which fits because it is a smaller member of the toucan family with a colorful bill.