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Definition of tityra

tityra

/ˈtɪtɪrə/
tit · y · ra
Plural:tityras
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tityra Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several stout-billed neotropical passerine birds of the genus Tityra, native to the forests of Central and South America, typically characterized by striking black, white, and grey plumage and a distinct bare patch of reddish skin around the eyes.

Example

"During our birdwatching expedition in the Amazon basin, the guide excitedly pointed out a masked tityra perched high in the upper canopy."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'Tityrus' (a rustic shepherd in Virgil's Eclogues, originally from Ancient Greek Τίτυρος), adopted by French ornithologist Louis Jean Pierre Vieillot in 1816 as a genus name for these neotropical birds.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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