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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of various tropical passerine birds in the family Bucconidae, related to the jacamars.
2. 2
   brownish tropical American bird having a large head with fluffed out feathers wordnet

Etymology

From puff + bird, because their loose abundant plumage and short tails make them look stout and puffy.

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