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hoatzin Definition


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hoatzin
hoactzin
noun
    1. A S American bird with a large crop and, while young, a temporary claw used for climbing trees and swimming. Also called stink bird.
Etymology: 17c: from Nahuatl huactzin or huahtzin pheasant.



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