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Definition of ani

ani

/ˈɑːni/
a · ni
Plural:anis
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ani Lexical Profile

ani Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A black bird of the cuckoo family (genus Crotophaga) native to the tropical Americas, characterized by a long tail, a high arched bill, and communal nesting habits.

Example

"During our birdwatching trip in Costa Rica, we spotted a groove-billed ani perched on a fence near the cattle."

• Rhymes for ani

• Nearby Words

angularity
angularly
anhinga
ani
anigozanthos
animal
animalistic

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 19th century: from Tupi or Guarani, likely entering English via Spanish or Portuguese.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ani. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ani
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