Cotingid

/koʊˈtɪŋɡɪd/ noun

Definition

A single bird belonging to the family Cotingidae; any member of the cotinga family.

Etymology

From cotinga plus the suffix -id, used in taxonomy to denote a member of a family or group.

Kelly Says

The -id suffix in taxonomy is incredibly useful—it lets scientists create instant adjectives from noun family names, so cotingid means 'of or like a cotinga' in one word.

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