What is another word for anhinga?

Pronunciation: [anhˈɪŋɡə] (IPA)

Anhinga is a unique bird that belongs to the darter family. They are known for their long neck, slender body, and spear-like beak. Besides anhinga, this bird species has several other common names. One of its common names is the snakebird due to the way it swims with only its head and neck visible above the water surface, resembling a snake. It is also referred to as the water turkey because of its tail characteristics. Additionally, the anhinga is also called the American darter, and it is sometimes nicknamed the devil bird due to its unusual appearance and piercing stare. Despite the various synonyms for the anhinga, this bird remains a fascinating sight to behold in nature.

What are the hypernyms for Anhinga?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Anhinga?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for anhinga (as nouns)

    • animal
      Pelecaniform Seabird.

What are the holonyms for Anhinga?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Anhinga

Rather a curious result, I thought, and something of a blow at practical religion if we should advertise, 'Picked men wanted to ship on submarine anhinga.
"Loaded Dice"
Ellery H. Clark
It was an anhinga, one of the most singular specimens of web-footed birds that can be found anywhere.
"Adventures of a Young Naturalist"
Lucien Biart
The flesh of the anhinga is not valuable, as it is hard and tough.
"Adventures of a Young Naturalist"
Lucien Biart

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