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Definition of motmot

motmot

/ˈmɑːt.mɑːt/
mot · mot
Plural:motmots
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motmot Lexical Profile

motmot Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several vibrantly colored tropical birds of the family Momotidae, native to the forests of Central and South America, characterized by a heavy bill and a long tail that often features racket-shaped tips due to the shedding of central barbs.

Example

"During our guided tour through the Costa Rican rainforest, we were fortunate enough to spot a blue-crowned motmot perched quietly on a lower canopy branch."

• Nearby Words

motive
motiveless
motley
motmot
moto
motocross
motocrosser

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Mexican Spanish or French, ultimately originating from an indigenous Mesoamerican language as an onomatopoeic imitation of the bird's characteristic hooting or double-noted call.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Motmot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/motmot
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