tou·ra·co also tu·ra·co (t r  -k  )n. pl. tou·ra·cos also tu·ra·cos Any of various weak-flying, cuckoolike African birds of the family Musophagidae, many of which have brightly colored plumage and long tails. [French, perhaps of West African origin.] |
touraco, turaco [ˈtʊərəˌkəʊ]
n pl -cos
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any brightly coloured crested arboreal African bird of the family Musophagidae: order Cuculiformes (cuckoos, etc.)
[of West African origin]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  touraco - large brightly crested bird of Africacuculiform bird - birds having zygodactyl feet (except for the touracos) family Musophagidae, Musophagidae - touracos |
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