anhinga

Pronunciation: /ænˈhɪŋɡə/

The English word “anhinga” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

Synonym of darter: any bird of the genus Anhinga.
A fish-eating bird (Anhinga anhinga) of the Americas with a thin, pointed bill and a long, thin neck.

From taxonomic name Anhinga or Portuguese anhinga, from Old Tupi anhinga.

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