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Definition of antpitta

antpitta

/ˌæntˈpɪt.ə/
ant · pit · ta
Plural:antpittas
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antpitta Lexical Profile

antpitta Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of numerous small, plump, long-legged, and virtually tailless passerine birds comprising the family Grallariidae, native to the forest floors of Central and South America.

Example

"The elusive giant antpitta is a highly prized sighting for birdwatchers trekking through the Andean cloud forests."

• Rhymes for antpitta

• Nearby Words

antisex
antitax
antivax
antpitta
antshrike
antthrush
antwerp

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'ant' and 'pitta', coined in the 19th century due to their dietary habit of foraging for ants and other insects, and their physical resemblance (plump bodies, long legs, short tails) to the unrelated Old World pittas.

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