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Definition of jacamar

jacamar

/ˈdʒækəmɑːr/
jac · a · mar
Plural:jacamars
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jacamar Lexical Profile

jacamar Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various slender, brilliantly colored insectivorous birds of the family Galbulidae, native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, characterized by a long, pointed bill used for catching flying insects.

Example

"The rufous-tailed jacamar perched silently on a low branch, waiting to dart after a passing butterfly."

• Nearby Words

jabiru
jaborosa
jaboticaba
jacamar
jacana
jacaranda
jacaranda snake

Word Origin & Etymology

From French 'jacamar', which was adapted from the Tupi indigenous word 'jacama'ciri'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jacamar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jacamar
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