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Definition of trogon

trogon

/ˈtroʊ.ɡɑːn/
tro · gon
Plural:trogons
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trogon Lexical Profile

trogon Game Scores & Validity

• 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."

• Rhymes for trogon

• Nearby Words

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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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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