About The Word Turacou
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Turacou
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What's The Definition Of Turacou?
[n] large brightly crested bird of Africa
Synonyms | Synonyms for Turacou: touraco | turaco | turakoo Related Terms | Find terms related to Turacou: See Also | cuculiform bird | family Musophagidae | Musophagidae Turacou In Webster's Dictionary \Tu*ra"cou\, n. [Cf. F. touraco.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of several species of plantain eaters of the genus
{Turacus}, native of Africa. They are remarkable for the
peculiar green and red pigments found in their feathers.
[Written also {touraco}, and {touracou}.]
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