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Definition of trogon
trogon
/ˈtroʊ.ɡɑːn/
tro · gon
Plural:trogons
trogon Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
Any of various brightly colored tropical forest birds of the family Trogonidae, found in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, characterized by a short stout bill, a long broad tail, and the habit of nesting in tree cavities.
Example
"While exploring the cloud forests of Costa Rica, the ornithologist was thrilled to spot a resplendent quetzal, perhaps the most famous and striking species of trogon."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived in the late 18th century from the Greek word 'trōgōn', meaning 'gnawing' (the present participle of 'trōgein'), which refers to the bird's habit of gnawing holes in decaying trees to create nesting cavities.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trogon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trogon