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Definition of plantcutter

plantcutter

/ˈplæntˌkʌt.ər/
plant · cut · ter
Plural:plantcutters
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plantcutter Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several South American passerine birds in the genus Phytotoma, characterized by a stout, serrated bill used specifically for snipping buds, leaves, and fruits from vegetation.

Example

"Ornithologists studying the dry scrublands of Argentina observed a white-tipped plantcutter carefully snipping leaves from a low shrub."

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• Nearby Words

planoconvex
plant
plantain
plantcutter
planter
plaque
plaster

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'plant' and 'cutter', translating its scientific genus name Phytotoma (from Greek 'phyton' meaning plant, and 'tomos' meaning cutting), referencing its specialized diet and beak.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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