trogon
[troh-gon]
- any of several brilliantly colored birds of the family Trogonidae, especially of the genus Trogon, of tropical and subtropical regions of the New World.
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Origin of trogon
1785–95; < New Latin < Greek trṓgōn, present participle of trṓgein to gnaw
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Historical Examples
Because we have shot the only trogon in the district, and we are wasting time here.
Through Forest and StreamGeorge Manville Fenn
One of the most strikingly colored birds in Cuba is the trogon.
The History of Cuba, vol. 5Willis Fletcher Johnson
This trogon of the primary forest was second in abundance only to H. diardi.
Birds from North BorneoMax C. Thompson
Nupee had been left to mount guard over the serpent which had been found near the trogon tree.
Jungle PeaceWilliam Beebe
The Trogon is inclined to conceal his beauty in thickets, and rarely displays himself in the open.
The History of Cuba, vol. 5Willis Fletcher Johnson
trogon
- any bird of the order Trogoniformes of tropical and subtropical regions of America, Africa, and Asia. They have a brilliant plumage, short hooked bill, and long tailSee also quetzal
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Word Origin
C18: from New Latin, from Greek trōgōn, from trōgein to gnaw
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