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Definition of dacnis

dacnis

/ˈdæk.nɪs/
dac · nis
Plural:dacnises
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dacnis Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several small, typically bright blue or green neotropical songbirds of the genus Dacnis within the tanager family, native to the forests of Central and South America.

Example

"The birdwatcher was thrilled to spot a brilliant blue dacnis foraging for nectar and insects in the Amazon canopy."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined by French naturalist Georges Cuvier in 1816, deriving from the Ancient Greek 'daknis', which originally referred to an unidentified Egyptian bird mentioned by classical authors.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dacnis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dacnis
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