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Definition of grassquit

grassquit

/ˈɡræs.kwɪt/
grass · quit
Plural:grassquits
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grassquit Lexical Profile

grassquit Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, primarily seed-eating Neotropical bird belonging to the tanager family (Thraupidae), native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, typically found foraging in grassy or weedy areas.

Example

"While hiking through the Caribbean lowlands, the ornithologist observed a black-faced grassquit actively foraging among the tall weeds."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

grass snake
grassbird
grasshopper
grassquit
grasswren
grate
grater

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'grass' (referring to its preferred foraging habitat) and 'quit', a West Indian regional term for various small birds, likely of imitative origin reflecting their short, high-pitched calls.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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