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Definition of crax
crax
/ˈkræks/
crax
crax Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of large, predominantly terrestrial birds in the family Cracidae, commonly known as curassows, native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Example
"The ornithologist traveled to the Amazon basin to document the nesting habits of several endangered species within the genus Crax."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Introduced as a genus name by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, derived from the Ancient Greek 'krax', referring to a type of bird, likely of imitative origin mimicking a harsh or croaking bird call.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crax