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Definition of toucan

toucan

/ˈtuː.kæn/
tou · can
Plural:toucans
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toucan Lexical Profile

toucan Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A brightly colored, fruit-eating bird of the family Ramphastidae, native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, distinguished by its extraordinarily large, lightweight, and colorful bill.

Example

"During our hike through the Costa Rican rainforest, we spotted a keel-billed toucan resting on a high branch."

• Nearby Words

tote
totem
toubkal
toucan
toucanet
toulouse
toupee

Word Origin & Etymology

From French 'toucan', via Portuguese 'tucano', originating from the Tupi word 'tukana', which is likely imitative of the sound the bird makes.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toucan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toucan
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