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puffbird

The English word “puffbird” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. Any of various tropical passerine birds in the family Bucconidae, related to the jacamars.

Etymology

From puff + bird, because their loose abundant plumage and short tails make them look stout and puffy.

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