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Definition of tanager

tanager

/ˈtænədʒər/
tan · a · ger
Plural:tanagers
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tanager Lexical Profile

tanager Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of numerous species of small, frequently brightly colored New World songbirds, primarily belonging to the family Thraupidae, which inhabit forests and woodlands across North, Central, and South America.

Example

"During our spring birdwatching expedition in Costa Rica, we spotted a brilliantly vibrant scarlet tanager perched high in the forest canopy."

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• Rhymes for tanager

• Nearby Words

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tana
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tandoori

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the early 17th century from the Tupi word 'tangara', referring to a brightly colored bird, which was then adopted into Modern Latin taxonomy.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tanager. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tanager
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