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Definition of chlorophonia

chlorophonia

/ˌklɔːr.oʊˈfoʊ.ni.ə/
chlo · ro · pho · ni · a
Plural:chlorophonias
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chlorophonia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several small, brightly colored Neotropical birds of the genus Chlorophonia in the finch family (Fringillidae), characterized by predominantly vibrant green plumage often marked with blue, yellow, or chestnut.

Example

"During our birdwatching trip in the Costa Rican cloud forest, we were lucky enough to spot a golden-browed chlorophonia feeding on mistletoe berries in the high canopy."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Modern Latin Chlorophonia, coined by combining the Greek 'chloros' (green) with the related bird genus name 'Euphonia' (from Greek 'euphonia', meaning sweetness of voice).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chlorophonia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chlorophonia
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