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Definition of antthrush

antthrush

/ˈæntˌθrʌʃ/
ant · thrush
Plural:antthrushes
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antthrush Lexical Profile

• 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."

• Nearby Words

antshrike
antsiness
antsy
antthrush
antwerp
antwren
anus

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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