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anhinga

/ænˈhɪŋ.ɡə/
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Plural:anhingas
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• noun

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A large waterbird native to the warmer parts of the Americas, characterized by its long, slender neck, sharp bill, and habit of swimming with its body submerged, which gives it a snake-like appearance.

Example

"While kayaking through the Florida swamps, we spotted an anhinga perched on a cypress stump with its dark wings spread wide to dry in the sun."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 18th century: derived from the Tupi word 'ajíŋa' or 'áyinga', which referred to a malevolent forest spirit or snakebird, reflecting its serpentine appearance in the water.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anhinga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anhinga
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