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florican

/ˈflɔːrɪkən/
flor · i · can
Plural:floricans
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florican Lexical Profile

florican Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several species of large, terrestrial birds belonging to the bustard family (Otididae), native to the tall grasslands of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, notably characterized by the spectacular leaping courtship displays of the males.

Example

"Conservationists are working urgently to protect the critically endangered Bengal florican and its shrinking grassland habitat."

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• Nearby Words

florence
florence falls
floribunda rose
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florida banded water snake
florida brown snake
florida cooter

Word Origin & Etymology

Origin obscure; introduced into English via Anglo-Indian in the 18th century. It is possibly a corruption of an unrecorded indigenous Indian name, or an adaptation from early European colonizers.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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