TURACOUS

Noun

turacous

plural of turacou

Source: Wiktionary


TURACOU

Tu*ra"cou, n. Etym: [Cf. F. touraco.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: 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.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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