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Definition of antthrush
antthrush
/ˈæntˌθrʌʃ/
ant · thrush
Plural:antthrushes
antthrush Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A ground-dwelling, insectivorous passerine bird of the family Formicariidae, native to the dense tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America, characterized by its plump body, short tail, and long legs.
Example
"During our birdwatching tour in Costa Rica, we were thrilled to spot a black-faced antthrush walking quietly across the forest floor."
Word Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'ant' and 'thrush', named because these birds were historically associated with following army ant swarms to catch flushed insects, and their physical appearance somewhat resembles that of true thrushes.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antthrush. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antthrush