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cotinga

/koʊˈtɪŋ.ɡə/
co · tin · ga
Plural:cotingas
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cotinga Lexical Profile

cotinga Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of numerous forest-dwelling passerine birds belonging to the family Cotingidae, native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America, often distinguished by a stout build and the brilliant plumage or elaborate ornaments of the males.

Example

"During the birdwatching expedition in the Amazon rainforest, the guide pointed out a stunning spangled cotinga resting on a high canopy branch."

• Rhymes for cotinga

• Nearby Words

cote d'ivoire
cotenant
cotija
cotinga
cotinus
cotonou
cotopaxi

Word Origin & Etymology

From Portuguese 'cotinga', which derives from the Tupi word 'guira-tinga' (meaning 'white bird'), originally referring to the white bellbird before being applied to the broader avian family Cotingidae.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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