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Definition of becard

becard

/ˈbeɪ.kɑːrd/
be · card
Plural:becards
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becard Lexical Profile

becard Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various small, broad-billed tropical American passerine birds of the genus Pachyramphus (family Tityridae), typically characterized by a large head and a slightly hooked bill.

Example

"During our ornithological survey in Costa Rica, we were fortunate enough to spot a rose-throated becard foraging in the canopy."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'bécard', derived from 'bec' (beak) combined with the suffix '-ard', in reference to the bird's distinctive broad, somewhat hooked bill.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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