ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tinamou

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈtɪn.əˌmuː/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tinamou is a noun meaning Any of the birds belonging to the South American family Tinamidae, the only family in the order Tinamiformes. They are related to the ratites, together with which they form the superorder Paleognathae.

Meaning

Any of the birds belonging to the South American family Tinamidae, the only family in the order Tinamiformes. They are related to the ratites, together with which they form the superorder Paleognathae.

Word Forms

Synonyms for tinamou

Depending on context, synonyms include tinamid, partridge.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include partridge, nothura, ynambu, tataupa.

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