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Definition of vanga

vanga

/ˈvæŋ.ɡə/
van · ga
Plural:vangas
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vanga Lexical Profile

vanga Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various passerine birds of the family Vangidae, native primarily to Madagascar, celebrated in evolutionary biology for their highly diverse beak shapes and extensive adaptive radiation.

Example

"During the wildlife expedition in Madagascar, the ornithologist was thrilled to spot a helmet vanga perched quietly in the forest canopy."

• Rhymes for vanga

• Nearby Words

vane
vanessa
vang vieng
vanga
vanguard
vanilla
vanish

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Malagasy 'vanga', which is the local name for the hook-billed vanga.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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