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ani

Syllabification: (a·ni)
Pronunciation: /äˈnē/

Definition of ani

noun (plural anis)

  • a glossy black long-tailed bird of the cuckoo family, with a large deep bill, found in Central and South America.
    • Genus Crotophaga, family Cuculidae: three species

Origin:

early 19th century: from Spanish ani, Portuguese anum, from Tupi anũ

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Definition of ani in the British & World English dictionary