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Definition of pitohui

pitohui

/pɪˈtuː.iː/
pi · to · hui
Plural:pitohuis
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pitohui Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several species of songbirds endemic to New Guinea, particularly noted for being among the few known types of poisonous birds, as their skin and feathers contain potent batrachotoxins.

Example

"Researchers discovered that the hooded pitohui acquires its remarkable toxicity from a diet of specialized local beetles."

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• Rhymes for pitohui

• Nearby Words

pitcher
pitcher plant
pitchfork
pitohui
pitomba
pitta
pittosporum

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from an indigenous Papuan language name for the bird, introduced into scientific classification by French naturalist René Primevère Lesson in 1831.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pitohui. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pitohui
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