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Definition of pachycare

pachycare

/ˌpækɪˈkɛər/
pach · y · care
Plural:pachycares
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pachycare Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A small passerine bird native to the montane and subalpine forests of New Guinea, also known as the goldenface, representing the only species in the monotypic genus Pachycare.

Example

"While surveying the highland avian species of New Guinea, the ornithologist recorded the distinctive, sharp call of a pachycare hidden in the canopy."

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paca
pacay
pachira
pachycare
pachycephalosaurus
pachygyria
pachysandra

Word Origin & Etymology

From Modern Latin Pachycare, derived from Greek 'pakhus' (thick) and 'kara' (head). The name reflects its former taxonomic placement among the 'thickheads' or whistlers (Pachycephalidae).

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