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tragopan

/ˈtræɡ.ə.pæn/
trag · o · pan
Plural:tragopans
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tragopan Lexical Profile

tragopan Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several species of large, brightly colored pheasants of the genus Tragopan, native to the montane forests of Asia, the males of which are distinguished by fleshy, brightly colored horns and an inflatable throat wattle used in elaborate courtship displays.

Example

"During the spring breeding season in the Himalayas, the male Satyr tragopan inflates its brilliant blue and red wattle to attract a mate."

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• Nearby Words

tragicomic
tragicomical
tragicomically
tragopan
trail
trailblazer
trailblazing

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from New Latin 'Tragopan', from Latin 'tragopan' (a mythical horned bird of Ethiopia), which in turn comes from Greek 'tragopan'. Formed from 'tragos' (goat) and 'Pan' (the goat-legged Greek god), referencing the fleshy, horn-like protuberances on the male bird's head.

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tragopan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tragopan
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