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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

antlerless
antlike
antonym
antpitta
antshrike
antsiness
antsy

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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