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hornbill

/ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/

Traduction: Oiseau tropical d'Afrique et d'Asie, caractérisé par un très grand bec souvent surmonté d'une excroissance osseuse, apparenté aux martins-pêcheurs.

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noun

/ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/C2formal
  • frOiseau tropical d'Afrique et d'Asie, caractérisé par un très grand bec souvent surmonté d'une excroissance osseuse, apparenté aux martins-pêcheurs.

A tropical bird found in Africa and Asia, characterized by a very large bill that often has a bony structure on top, and is related to kingfishers.

  1. Tropical bird with a large billB2formal

    A bird found in tropical Africa and Asia, characterized by a very large bill often topped with a bony casque; related to kingfishers.

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    • The hornbill is known for its distinctive large bill and casque.
    • We spotted a hornbill in the rainforest canopy.
    • Hornbills play a crucial role in seed dispersal in their ecosystems.
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  • hornbills plural form
  • hornbills' possessive plural form
  • hornbill's possessive singular form