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tody

Pronunciation: /ˈtəʊdi/
Definition of tody

noun (plural todies)

  • a small insectivorous Caribbean bird related to the motmots, with a large head, long bill, bright green upper parts, and a red throat.
    • Family Todidae and genus Todus: five species

Origin:

late 18th century: from French todier, from Latin todus, the name of a small bird

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