tinamou

tin·a·mou

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tin-uh-moo]
- /ˈtɪn əˌmu/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tin-uh-moo]
- /ˈtɪn əˌmu/

Definitions of tinamou word

noun tinamou any of several birds of the family Tinamidae, of South and Central America, related to the ratite birds but superficially resembling the gallinaceous birds. 1
noun tinamou any bird of the order Tinamiformes of Central and South America, having small wings, a heavy body, and an inconspicuous plumage 0
noun tinamou any of an order (Tinamiformes) of Central and South American birds resembling fowl, that are strong runners and live in brush or forests 0

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Origin of tinamou

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

1775-85; < French < Carib tinamu

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Parts of speech for Tinamou

noun

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tinamou popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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